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metatarsophalangeal joint (claw toe deformity) is causes for

rejection.

Loss of Digits. Loss of any digit of the toes or fingers entails

rejection.

Extra Digits. Extra digits will entail rejection if there is bony

continuity with adjacent digits. Cases of syndactly or loss of toes/

fingers will be rejected.

Flat feet. Feet may look apparent flat. If the arches of the feet

reappear on standing on toes, if the candidate can skip and run

well on the toes and if the feet are supple, mobile and painless, the

candidate is acceptable. Restriction of the movements of the foot

will also be a cause for rejection. Rigidity of the foot, whatever may

be the shape of the foot, is a cause for rejection.

Pes Cavus and Talipes (Club Foot). Mild degree of idiopathic pes

cavus is acceptable. Moderate and severe pes cavus and pes

cavus due to organic disease will entail rejection. All cases of

Talipes (Club Foot) will be rejected.

The Ankle Joints. Any significant limitation of movement following

previous injuries will not be accepted. However, cases with no

history of recurrent trouble and having plantar and dorsiflexion

movement of at least 20 degree may be assessed fit for ground

duties. Fitness for aircrew duties will be based on functional

evaluation.