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flatfootCongenital or acquired flatness of the arch of the foot, in which the foot and heel usually also roll outward, resulting in a splayfooted position. Initially, it may result from ligament stretching and muscle weakness. Later, altered shape of the bones may make the deformity rigid. In a few cases it seems to result from excessive weight or an injury. Symptoms may include pain, spasm, and awkward gait, but many patients have no disability or pain. Treatment to correct arch and heel position employs proper shoes and muscle strengthening; arch supports are indicated only for severe pain or excessive fatigue. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These flatfeet then wrote and illustrated new mystery installments for Ducktective Web to solve. Bilateral peroneal spastic flatfeet associated with congenital fusion of the navicular and talus: a case report. Presence or absence of flatfeet was determined by observing the medial midfoot border while the subject stood barefoot with equal weight bearing for 1 minute. |
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