What is the Best Treatment for Congenital Vertical Talus?

Abstract

Congenital vertical talus (CVT) is a rare congenital anomaly with a reported incidence of 1:100,000. The aetiology of this condition is unclear. It is thought around 50 % of cases are isolated but the rest have associated musculoskeletal, neurologic or chromosomal abnormalities. Traditional treatment involves extensive soft tissue releases. A less invasive correction according to the Ponseti principle has been recently advocated. In this chapter we explore the best available evidence for CVT management and highlight the difficulty in constructing a high grade recommendation on management.