
What causes high-arched feet?
High-arched feet are typically present from an early age because of the structure of the bones and joints in the feet. In this case, the shape of the foot is expected to stay relatively similar over the course of your life. High arches can develop later in life in association with medical conditions, though this is less common. These conditions include Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, stroke and more. These conditions can progressively worsen and alter the shape of the foot.What are the signs and symptoms?
Pes cavus feet tend to be more rigid and less flexible than a neutral or flat foot. Signs can include:- High arches
- The heel bone (calcaneus) rolling out
- Bulging on the outside of the ankle
- Callus on the outside of the foot
- A greater incidence of toe deformities (claw toes, hammertoes)
- Repeated ankle sprains
- Wearing out the outside of the shoe
- Forefoot pain
- Shortened foot length