Do I Have Cavus Foot (High Arched Foot)?

When looking at the foot from the bottom, do you have a bean shape or a curve to the foot?

Do you have the front part of the foot that is slightly turned in relative to the back part of the foot?

When looking at the foot from behind, do you have the heel bone curved towards the inside, causing the appearance of the ankle rolling to the outside?

Do you have hammertoes (bent toes) or claw toes (toes clenched like a fist)?

Do you have calluses (thickened skin) on the ball, side or heel of the foot?

Do you have pain when standing or walking?

Do you feel like your ankles are about to give out (unstable ankles)?

Do you have frequent ankles sprains?

Do you have trouble finding shoes that fit?

Do you have a family member with high arched feet?

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have cavus foot. Cavus foot is a medical condition characterized by a foot that has a very high arch. In people with high arched foot, the body weight is placed on the ball and heel of the foot while walking or standing, which can lead to pain and instability in one or both legs. In most cases, cavus foot is just one type of the foot anatomy, which is not caused by any disease. It is often an inherited condition. However, in rare cases, cavus foot may be the result of some neurological disorders.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have cavus foot. Cavus foot is a type of foot deformity that refers to the arch of the foot that is higher than normal. It can occur at any age and usually affects both feet. People with cavus foot have their heels turned inwards and all their toes are bent. They are also prone to frequent ankle sprains. People with cavus feet have difficulty finding the right shoes. Your doctor can make a diagnosis based on an examination of your foot. He may order additional tests to rule out other possible causes of cavus foot.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have cavus foot. Cavus foot is a medical term that describes a foot that has extremely high arch.