Open AccessA Clinical Approach to Diagnose Flatfoot Deformity
Author(s) -
Chamnanni Rungprai,
Parinya Maneeprasopchoke
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle surgery (asia pacific)
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2394-7705
pISSN - 2348-280X
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10040-1149
Subject(s) - medicine , etiology , deformity , physical examination , ankle , clubfoot , surgery , pes planus , foot deformity , foot (prosody) , radiography , orthodontics , complication , pathology , linguistics , philosophy
Flatfoot is a complex disorder combining multiple static and dynamic deformities, associated with a collapsing medial longitudinal arch. The etiology of flatfoot is multifactorial and can be divided into two main groups; congenital and acquired groups. History, physical examination, and radiographs of the foot are used to establish and confirm the diagnosis. The staging system for flatfoot demonstrates the deformity and guides the appropriate treatment. This article will focus on etiologies, pathophysiology, and clinical approach to diagnose flatfoot deformity. How to cite this article: Rungprai C, Maneeprasopchoke P. A Clinical Approach to Diagnose Flatfoot Deformity. J Foot Ankle Surg (Asia Pacific) 2021;8(2):48–54.