congenital vertical talus
Last reviewed 01/2018
Congenital vertical talus, also known as congenital convex pes valgus, is an uncommon disorder of the foot, manifested as a rigid rocker-bottom flatfoot
- radiographically, it is defined by dorsal dislocation of the navicular on the talus
- requires surgical correction. If left untreated, this foot deformity results in a painful and rigid flatfoot with weak push-off power