• DOI:10.2106/00004623-200200002-00008
Corpus ID: 29142766

Surgical Treatment of Adult Idiopathic Cavus Foot with Plantar Fasciotomy, Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis, and Cuboid Osteotomy: A Review of Thirty-nine Cases

@article{Giannini2002SurgicalTO,
  title={Surgical Treatment of Adult Idiopathic Cavus Foot with Plantar Fasciotomy, Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis, and Cuboid Osteotomy: A Review of Thirty-nine Cases},
  author={S. Giannini and F. Ceccarelli and M. Benedetti and C. Faldini and G. Grandi},
  journal={The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery},
  year={2002},
  volume={84},
  pages={S62–S69}
}

S. Giannini, F. Ceccarelli, +2 authors G. Grandi

Published 2002

Medicine

The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

### Definition Idiopathic cavus foot (ICF) is a complex deformity that can be morphologically defined as a dorsiflexed and varus hindfoot, a plantar flexed forefoot, and subsequent elevation of the plantar arch frequently associated with claw deformity of the toes 1 ( Fig. 1 ). In addition, ICF can be also functionally defined as a foot in a persistent or prevalent state of supination 2. Fig. 1: The typical morphologic appearance of a cavus foot. ### Etiology The etiology of ICF is yet… CONTINUE READING

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