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Flat Foot Learning Center

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Pes planus is a condition in which the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops while they are growing.Pes planovalgus; Flat feet; Fallen a...

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Causes
Flat feet are a common condition. In infants and toddlers, the arch is not developed and flat feet are normal.
Tests
An examination of the foot is enough for the health care provider to diagnose flat foot. However, the cause must be ...
Treatments
Flexible flat feet that are painless do not require treatment. If you have pain due to flexible flat feet, an orthot...
Drugs
  • No Known Drug Therapy
Complications
Flat feet are not really associated with any complications except pain. Although surgery is usually successful, it so...
Prevention
  • No known prevention
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if you experience persistent pain in your feet or your child complains of foot pain or...

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