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Flat Feet

Alternate Names : Pes Planus, Fallen Arches, Pes Planovalgus, Excessive Pronation, Talipes Calcaneal Valgus

Flat Feet | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

What are the treatments for the condition?

Flat feet can be treated with supportive shoes and inlays for the shoes that support the arch. A good shoe store can help with getting the right shoes. Inlays are available over-the-counter at drugstores. A healthcare provider can prescribe orthotics, which are inlays customized to fit the person's foot exactly. If this condition becomes severe, surgery may be needed to correct the problem.

What are the side effects of the treatments?

There are complications with any surgery or anesthesia. These include bleeding, infection, and allergic reactions to the anesthesia medications.

What happens after treatment for the condition?

Inlays and shoes should be checked often to make sure they are still in good working order. There should be no change in shape. Inlays must continue to support the foot.

How is the condition monitored?

People with flat feet should have periodic visits with a healthcare provider.


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Author: Bill O'Halloran, DPM
Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS
Date Reviewed: 05/18/01



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