congenital vertical talus

What does congenital vertical talus deformity mean?

April 13, 20221 min read Craig Payne

A congenital vertical talus is a rare congenital deformity of the foot in which the talus bone is in more of a vertical position than its normal horizontal position. This give the appearance of a rocker bottom foot.

See the talus in this image:

A more vertical talus pointing downwards when it normally should be more horizontal.

The treatment of a congenital vertical talus is usually via manipulation and repeated casting, often with surgery.

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