Etiology and Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus: A Clinical Review

Abstract

ABSTRACT Congenital vertical talus is a rare rigid flat foot deformity. Although the cause of the congenital vertical talus is heterogeneous, recent researches strongly support a genetic cause linking the genes expressed during early limb development. If remain untreated, it causes a lot of disability like pain and functional limitations. Traditional treatment for vertical talus involves extensive surgeries, which are associated with short and long complications. A minimally invasive approach involving serial manipulation and casting will produce excellent short-term results with regard to clinical and radiographic correction. To achieve correction without extensive surgery leading to more flexible and functional foot, a long-term research study is required. How to cite this article: Sehmi S. Etiology and Treatment of Congenital Vertical Talus: A Clinical Review. AMEI's Curr Trends Diagn Treat 2020;4(2):91–94.