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PHYSICAL EXAM

• excessively dorsiflexed hindfoot that is passively correctable

• dorsal surface of foot can rest on anterior tibia

• looks similar to vertical talus

• differs on exam in that vertical talus has a rigid hindfoot

equinus/valgus and rigid dorsiflexion through midfoot

• vertical talus also has mid-foot valgus, with a medial prominant

talar head.

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