This orthosis is designed to reduce the most common complaints found in those with cavus feet, including metatarsalgia, heel pain, and lateral ankle instability.
The Pes Cavus device has a vacuum-formed polypropylene shell with the following prescription:
- Heel cup – 14mm
- Width – wide
- Cast fill – very minimum
- Rearfoot post material – firm EVA with no lateral bevel
- Rearfoot post motion – 0/0
- Topcover – black EVA to toes
- Forefoot extension – 3° valgus
- Heel lift – 3mm
Learn more about Pes Cavus Pathology here
Watch this in-depth lecture about treating Pes Cavus by Dianne Mitchell-Pray, DPM