I recently read an abstract of a paper, in which it was suggested that equines was the cause of cavus feet. I know that the two conditions are commonly seen together, all though i have not read much about the causation of this association.
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I would think that because a cavus foot has a high arch, the calcaneus would be dorsiflexed relative to the supporting surface, to quite a large degree sometimes, this would also cause the talus to become dorsiflexed relative to the supporting surface, unless it plantar flexes on the calcaneus, which is noted to be a compensation for the lack of tibial advancement.
This would mean that if the talus was dorsiflexed more than usual and the tibia rotates anteriorly to its normal position in the ankle mortise in mid to late stance, tibial advancement would be limited unless there was early heel rise.
Does anyone have an opinion on this or can someone direct me to a paper that can clarify this subject, thanks.
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