FAQ: A Vertical Talus Produces Pain Where In The Foot?

How do you treat a vertical talus?

Although the most common treatment for vertical talus is surgery, your doctor may recommend a trial of nonsurgical treatment. This includes a series of stretching and casting designed to increase the flexibility of the foot and even in some cases correct the deformity all together.

How common is vertical talus?

Rocker-bottom foot affects about 1 in 10,000 births and occurs equally in boys and girls. In about half of the cases, both feet are affected. Congenital vertical talus is usually a rigid deformity, unlike the more common calcaneovalgus foot (flexible deformity), and rarely improves with stretching or bracing.

What does rocker bottom feet look like?

A rocker bottom foot (also known as a congenital vertical talus) is a congenital anomaly of the foot. It is characterized by a prominent calcaneus/heel and a convexly rounded sole.

What is the cause of rocker bottom foot?

The foot deformity in congenital vertical talus consists of various components, namely a prominent calcaneus caused by the ankle equines or planter flexion, a convex and rounded sole of the foot caused by prominence of the head of the talus, and a dorsiflexion and abduction of the forefoot and midfoot on the hindfoot.

Is vertical talus genetic?

The underlying cause of vertical talus is usually not known. It can occur by itself (isolated) or may be associated with a genetic syndrome or neuromuscular disorder. Rare familial cases have been reported, some due to a mutation in a gene called HOXD10.

What is a talus bone?

The talus is a small bone that sits between the heel bone (calcaneus) and the two bones of the lower leg (the tibia and fibula).

What is Charcot disease of the foot?

The Charcot foot syndrome is a complex complication of diabetes and neuropathy. Its destructive effects on the foot and ankle begin with a cycle of uncontrolled inflammation. The classic rocker-bottom foot deformity is a late stage of the syndrome and can be avoided by early recognition and management.

Can rocker bottom feet be fixed?

Treatment recommendations include early plaster casting in plantar flexion and inversion to stretch ligaments (talonavicular, deltoid, and calcaneal cuboidal) and muscles (triceps surae and peroneous brevis) that are tight. Surgical reconstruction of the foot itself is also used as treatment.

What is metatarsus adductus?

Metatarsus adductus refers to a condition where the metatarsal bones are turned toward the middle of the body.

What trisomy has rocker bottom feet?

It is characterized by a prominent calcaneus (heel bone) and a convex rounded bottom to the foot. It is usually associated with spina bifida, myelomeningocele, Patau’s syndrome ( trisomy 13), Edwards syndrome ( trisomy 18) as well as trisomy 9.

Is tarsal coalition genetic?

Tarsal coalition is a genetically determined condition. If one of a child’s parents has the condition, there is a chance that the child will also have it.

What causes Charcot foot?

Charcot foot can develop when a person sprains or breaks a bone in their foot or ankle and the injury goes untreated due to a lack of sensation caused by peripheral neuropathy. The person continues to walk on the broken foot, causing trauma to the bone.

Which treatment is used to correct Talipes Equinovarus?

Current treatment consists of casting and bracing or a combination of casting, bracing and surgery. Dr. Ignacio Ponseti developed the Ponseti method for treatment of clubfeet over 60 years ago.