Flat Foot Learning Center

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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...
Causes
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the longitudinal arch is not developed and flat feet are nor...
Tests
Examination of the foot is sufficient for the health care provider to make the diagnosis of flat foot. However, the und...
Treatments
Flexible flat feet that are painless do not require treatment. If pain due to flexible flat feet occurs, an orthotic (a...
Complications
Flat feet are not really associated with any complications except pain. Some causes of flat feet can be successfully tr...
Prevention
Most cases are not preventable.
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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