Living with Congenital vertical talus
A rare birth difference of the foot (rocker-bottom foot) in which a foot bone sits in the wrong position.
Understanding Congenital vertical talus
Other foot bones shift on top of it. The front of the foot points up, and the bottom is stiff and flat with no arch, curving outward like the bottom of a rocker. One or both feet can be affected. It can occur on its own or with a genetic syndrome or a nerve and muscle condition.
Signs & symptoms
Symptoms vary from person to person. GARD lists these among the most common:
- Rocker-bottom foot
- Flat feet
- Stiff foot with no arch
- Short Achilles tendon
- Foot pain
- Dislocated leg joints
Not everyone has every symptom. GARD's list comes from the Human Phenotype Ontology.
Diagnosis
- 1Talk with your doctor
Share the symptoms you've noticed, when they started and your family health history. Notes and photos can help.
- 2See a specialist
Specialists who may be involved include bone and joint specialists and genetic specialists.
- 3Consider genetic testing
Changes in HOXD10 are linked to this condition. Genetic testing and counseling can help confirm a diagnosis and explain what it means for your family.
Care & treatment
- Care team
- Bone and joint specialists (orthopedists or orthopedic surgeons); Genetic specialists (geneticists)
- Expert care
- Ask about multidisciplinary care centers for rare conditions
- Treatment
- GARD doesn't list specific treatments for this condition. Your care team will tailor care to your symptoms.
- Research
- Clinical trials and observational studies may be options. See the research section below.
General information, not medical advice. Your care team makes the decisions.
Everyday life
Living with a rare condition is easier with support.
- Connect with rare disease patient organizations for support
- Keep notes on symptoms, changes and questions for appointments
- Ask about patient registries that help research
- Look into financial aid and travel resources for care visits
Quick facts
The cause is usually not known. Rare family cases have been linked to changes in the HOXD10 gene. It is autosomal dominant, meaning one changed copy can be enough.
Also known as: charcot-marie-tooth disease, foot deformity of; congenital convex foot; congenital convex pes valgus; congenital rocker-bottom foot; convex pes valgus; cvt - congenital vertical talus
Patient organizations
Rare-disease groups that can help
- Global GenesRare Diseases · United States
- National Organization for Rare DisordersRare Diseases · United States
- Genetic AllianceRare Diseases · United States
- RARE FoundationRare Diseases · United States
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