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High arch facts for kids

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The term High arch refers to arches in human feet that are higher than normal. Those with high arches have to wear special shoes. Moreover, high arches may be associated with problems involving the human foot. Sometimes, however, high arches may be natural for human feet: people are sometimes born having a high arch in their feet.

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  • Talonavicular coverage angle

    Dorsoplantar projectional radiograph of the foot showing the measurement of the talonavicular coverage angle.

  • Calcaneal pitch

    Weight-bearing lateral X-ray showing the measurement of calcaneal pitch, which is an angle of the calcaneus and the inferior aspect of the foot, with different sources giving different reference points. Calcaneal pitch is increased in pes cavus, with cutoffs ranging from 20° to 32°.

  • Talar-1st metatarsal angle (Meary's angle)

    Same lateral X-ray showing the measurement of Meary's angle, which is the angle between the long axis of the talus and first metatarsal bone. This example is slightly convex downward. An angle greater than 4° convex upward is considered pes cavus.

  • Pes cavus and os peroneum on lateral foot X-ray

    Foot with pes cavus (and os peroneum).

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Pie cavo para niños

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