Treatment of Flatfoot Deformity.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.1.6
- Author:
Dong Oh LEE
1
;
Hong Geun JUNG
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Konkuk University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. jungfoot@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Flatfoot;
Conservative treatment;
Surgical procedure
- MeSH:
Achilles Tendon;
Congenital Abnormalities*;
Flatfoot*;
Joints;
Orthotic Devices;
Osteotomy;
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction;
Tendon Transfer
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(1):6-11
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Flatfoot deformity, defined as loss of medial longitudinal arch, sometimes involves symptoms such as medial arch pain or Achilles tendon tightening, etc. Whether the etiology of deformity is congenital or acquired, i.e., posterior tibial tendon dysfunction, symptoms are largely resolved with conservative treatment including medication, orthoses, and activity modification. Surgery should be considered in cases of failure of conservative treatment and clinicians can select an appropriate technique among many surgical options including calcaneal osteotomy or flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer. Principles of corrective surgery include the recovery of alignment and the preservation of joint motion.
