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High Arch
Alternate Names : High Foot Arch, Pes Cavus
DefinitionHigh arch, or pes cavus, is when the toe-to-heel arch of the foot is excessively elevated.
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
High arch is the opposite of flat feet. Highly arched feet are much less common than flat feet and more likely to be associated with an abnormal orthopedic or neurological condition. Neuromuscular diseases that cause changes in muscle tone may be associated with the development of high arches.
Unlike flat feet, highly arched feet tend to be painful because more stress is placed on the section of the foot between the ankle and the toes (metatarsals). Highly arched feet may make it difficult to fit shoes, generally require a foot support, and can cause significant disability.
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• Definition
• High Arch Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• High Arch Symptoms & Signs
• High Arch Prevention
• High Arch Diagnosis & Tests
• High Arch Treatment
• High Arch Prognosis
• High Arch Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
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Review Date : 2/12/2003
Reviewed By : Andrew L. Chen, M.D., M.S., Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hospital for Joint Diseases, New York, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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