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Flat Foot

 

Flat foot is a congenital condition when a patient has lost the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. It is caused by the talus bone. This bone is hypermobile and comes out of its natural alignment. The talus bone is located inside the ankle joint, and provides the foundation for the mid foot.


When pressure is exerted, the talus bone slides out and the medial longitudinal arch collapses. Patients will typically feel pain in the arch of the foot, inside and even outside of the ankle 


Treatment for flat foot is typically reserved for patients who are experiencing pain or those who experience symptoms. These patients normally turn to orthotics, tendon injections and/or physical therapy for treatment. However, if the pain resurfaces or persists, surgery may be used for a more permanent correction.


Sources:

https://health.mountsinai.org/blog/what-causes-flat-feet/#:~:text=%E2%80%9CFlat%20feet%20are%20typically%20caused,stone%2C%20then%20the%20bridge%20collapses.

https://www.health.harvard.edu/a_to_z/fallen-arch-a-to-z

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