Diagnosis of Flatfoot Deformity.
10.14193/jkfas.2016.20.1.1
- Author:
Tae Hoon LEE
1
;
Suh Woo CHAY
;
Hak Jun KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Guro Hospital, Korea University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. dakjul@hanmail.net
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Flatfoot;
Diagnosis
- MeSH:
Adult;
Congenital Abnormalities*;
Diagnosis*;
Flatfoot*;
Humans;
Neuromuscular Diseases;
Physical Examination;
Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction;
Tendons
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2016;20(1):1-5
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Flatfoot is defined as loss of medial arch with hindfoot valgus, but normal condition is obscure due to wide individual variance. Loss or decreasing of medial longitudinal arch with radiographic image is clinically diagnosed as flatfoot. Flatfoot without symptoms is not an indication for treatment. The etiologies of flatfoot are congenital cause, hypermobility, tarsal coalition, neuromuscular disease, posttraumatic deformity, Charcot arthropathy, and posterior tibial tendon dysfuction. The flatfoot is classified as congenital and acquired, flexible, and rigid. The diagnosis is made by physical examination and radiographic findings. In particular, the posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is known as adult acquired flatfoot.
