Flexible pes planus

Commonly known as 'flat foot', flexible pes planus affects many people and is often hereditary. Children under six have flat feet. However, provided they are flexible flat feet, this is usually not a problem as they correct with growth.

Developing flat feet may indicate an underlying condition which requires treatment. As there may be many causes, only by fully assessing you can we recommend the most appropriate treatment or procedure.

 

The following list is a summary of conditions typically associated with the foot and ankle. For full details of our treatments and procedures for conditions, please
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• Posterior ankle impingement (including Os Trigonum)

• Anterior ankle impingement

• Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction

• Peroneal tendinopathy/subluxation

• Non-union of fracture

• Subtalar joint osteoarthritis

• Flexible pes planus

• Tarsal coalitions

• Midfoot osteoarthritis

• Big toe sesamoid conditions

• Atrophic forefoot fatpad

• Ingrown toenail

• Fungal nail infection

• Onychogryphosis

• Accessory navicular

• ‘Tendonitis’

• Ruptured Achilles tendon

• Biomechanical problems

• Traction periostitis - ‘Shin Splints’

• Chronic compartment syndrome