PES CAVUS (HOTTLE BASE)
Pes Cavus is the condition in which the arch of the foot, that is, the medial arch part, is higher than normal. In other words, it is the opposite of flat feet. Since the pressure created by body weight is not carried by the medial arch, the entire body load mostly falls on the heels and the roots of the toes.
It is difficult to detect during childhood. Its presence is suspected in children who frequently fall and have walking problems. It is easier to understand during adolescence. As the child’s muscle, joint and bone development increases, the arch of the sole becomes more pronounced, the heel turns inwards and the fingers become clawed. As a result, heel pain, calluses on the upper parts of the fingers, hammer toe appearance and rapid fatigue may occur.
Because a foot with a hollow foot problem does not have the flexibility to absorb shock, the foot will tend to roll outward (supinate) when moving from one step to the next. This may increase the risk of spraining or breaking the ankle. Cupped foot disease can develop at any age and can occur in one or both feet.
