Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research · 1983 · 73 citations · 0 references
Health ProfessionsOrthopaedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryAnkle PathologyFoot AnatomyFoot PathologyAnkle DeformitiesFlatfoot DeformityFoot DeformitiesFoot Deformity ManagementFoot DisordersLimb DeformitiesAsymptomatic FlatfootClinical Assessment Of FlatfootConservative Surgical TreatmentPathologic FlatfootPhysiologic FlatfootSymptomatic Flatfoot
The main causes of the acquired flatfoot deformity in adults are reviewed. This condition can be extremely disabling; however, careful analysis combined with thoughtful conservative management or surgical treatment can usually enable the patient to maintain a functional level.