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What might cause the first ray of the foot to completely drop?
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Neuromuscular cause: Neuromuscular disorder such as charcot marie tooth, cerebral palsy, etc can cause the first ray to drop and create a cavus foot. Other etiologies include residual after effects of stroke, trauma, paralysis, deformity, clubfeet birth, etc. Hope this answers your question.
Answered 6/8/2013
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