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X-ray of pes cavus

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==Planning==
Weightbearing [[projectional radiography]].

==Evaluation==
The most important diagnostic features are as follows:<ref name=uwmsk>{{cite web|url=http://uwmsk.org/footalignment/doku.php?id=pes_cavus|title=Pes Cavus|website=[[University of Washington]], Department of Radiology}} Last modified: 2016/08/14</ref>
* Medial peritalar subluxation can be demonstrated by a
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*Abnormal ''talar-1st metatarsal angle'' (Meary's angle)

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File:Talonavicular coverage angle.jpg|Medially rotated talonavicular coverage angle.<ref name=uwmsk/> This abnormality is called ''medial peritalar subluxation.''<ref name=uwmsk/>
File:Calcaneal pitch.jpg|Increased calcaneal pitch, with cutoffs ranging from 20° to 32°.<ref name=uwmsk/><ref group="notes">Detailed explanations and references are located in the [[Calcaneal pitch]] article.</ref>
File:Talar-1st metatarsal angle (Meary's angle).jpg|Increased Meary's angle, with cutoff of an angle greater than 4° convex upward.<ref name=uwmsk/> This is the angle between the long axis of the talus and first metatarsal bone.<ref name=uwmsk/> This example is slightly convex downward.
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