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Flat Foot
Pes planus is a condition where the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops.
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Symptoms
Absence of longitudinal arch of foot when standing; Foot pain; Heel tilts away from the midline of the body more than u...
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Causes
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are nor...
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Tests
Examination of the foot is sufficient for the health care provider to make the diagnosis of flat foot. However, the und...
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Treatments
Flexible flat feet that are painless do not require treatment. If pain due to flexible flat feet occurs, an orthotic (a...
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Complications
Flat feet are not really associated with any complications except pain. Some causes of flat feet can be successfully tr...
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Prevention
Most cases are not preventable.
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Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you experience persistent pain in your feet or your child complains of foot pain or l...
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