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Flatfeet Symptoms and Diagnosis |
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Flat feet, also called pes planus or fallen arches, is the condition in humans in which arch of the foot collapses, with the entire sole of the foot coming into complete or near-complete contact with the ground. In some individuals (an estimated 20-30% of the general population) the arch simply never develops in one foot (unilaterally) or both feet (bilaterally). Horses can also develop flat feet. Flat Feet in Children Flat feet of a child are expected to develop proper arches, as s ...
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Signs and symptoms
... With flatfeet, you may experience the following signs and symptoms: A flat look to one or both of your feet Uneven shoe wear and collapse of your shoe toward the inside of your flat foot Lower leg pai...
Source: MayoClinic
Causes ... Your feet are highly specialized structures. Each foot is made up of 26 bones held together by 33 joints and more than 100 muscles, tendons and ligaments. The intricate alignment of these structures r...
Source: MayoClinic
Screening and diagnosis ... Your doctor will discuss your medical history and examine your feet. As part of the examination, your doctor will observe your feet from the front and the back and ask you to stand on your toes so he ...
Source: MayoClinic
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