Pediatric Foot
A newborn is referred for evaluation of bilateral rigid flatfoot deformity noted at birth. Clinical examination shows convex plantar surface ("rocker-bottom"), forefoot abduction, and hindfoot equinus. Forced dorsiflexion does not correct the forefoot position. Lateral weight-simulated radiographs show the navicular articulating with the dorsal aspect of the talus with no change in talar axis on forced plantarflexion. Regarding congenital vertical talus and oblique talus:
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Congenital vertical talus (CVT) is characterized by irreducible dorsolateral dislocation of the navi...
Oblique talus is a milder deformity on the spectrum with CVT, characterized by subluxation rather th...
Congenital vertical talus is always an isolated finding with no associated conditions; the deformity...
CVT may be idiopathic (isolated) or associated with neuromuscular conditions (myelomeningocele, arth...
Radiographic diagnosis uses lateral weight-bearing (or simulated) views; in CVT, the talus is vertic...
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