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Flat Foot

What it is?

Flat foot, also known as fallen arches or pes planus, is a condition where the arch of the foot is significantly lower or absent. This causes the entire sole of the foot to make contact with the ground when standing or walking.

Causes

Flat foot can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired due to various factors such as injury, weak connective tissues, age, obesity, or repeated stress on the feet. It can occur in one foot or both feet.

Symptoms

Symptoms of flat foot include foot pain, fatigue, swelling, imbalance, and difficulty with physical activities. Some individuals with flat foot may experience no symptoms at all.

Diagnosis

Treatment for flat foot focuses on relieving symptoms and improving foot function. This can involve the use of orthotic shoe inserts to provide support, wearing arch support footwear, engaging in physical therapy exercises to strengthen the foot muscles, and managing underlying conditions such as obesity or diabetes.

What to do?

In severe cases where flat foot causes chronic pain or interferes with daily activities, surgical interventions such as tendon repair or joint fusion may be considered.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional, such as a podiatrist, for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan for flat foot.

Flat Foot

What it is?

Flat foot, also known as fallen arches or pes planus, is a condition where the arch of the foot is significantly lower or absent. This causes the entire sole of the foot to make contact with the ground when standing or walking.

Causes

Flat foot can be either congenital (present at birth) or acquired due to various factors such as injury, weak connective tissues, age, obesity, or repeated stress on the feet. It can occur in one foot or both feet.

Symptoms

Symptoms of flat foot include foot pain, fatigue, swelling, imbalance, and difficulty with physical activities. Some individuals with flat foot may experience no symptoms at all.

Diagnosis

Treatment for flat foot focuses on relieving symptoms and improving foot function. This can involve the use of orthotic shoe inserts to provide support, wearing arch support footwear, engaging in physical therapy exercises to strengthen the foot muscles, and managing underlying conditions such as obesity or diabetes.

What to do?

In severe cases where flat foot causes chronic pain or interferes with daily activities, surgical interventions such as tendon repair or joint fusion may be considered.

It is important to consult with a healthcare professional, such as a podiatrist, for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment plan for flat foot.

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Orthoderm brings a wealth of knowledge, a depth of understanding, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care.

I have recently got the knee surgery done for my mother. It was a complex surgery but it went very well. Thanks to Dr. Anish for being so supportive and making it easier for us. He is very humble, always very patient in addressing all the queries. He spends lot of time in explaining, providing every necessary details and ensuring the patient is ready and comfortable.

Manish Agrawal

Consulted him for my mother’s frozen shoulder. He gave her an injection which was completely painless and she instantly got relief. He took time to explain all the exercises and precautions. He listened to us patiently and gave answers to all possible questions. Highly recommended.

Karishma Konwar

Consulted sir for my mothers knee pain / osteoarthritis. Sir suggested PRP for my mother’s knee pain, we thought it would be painful. But there was no pain and only after 15 days of injection, she feels much better now.

Hirak Jyoti Sarmah

I have recently got the knee surgery done for my mother. It was a complex surgery but it went very well. Thanks to Dr. Anish for being so supportive and making it easier for us. He is very humble, always very patient in addressing all the queries. He spends lot of time in explaining, providing every necessary details and ensuring the patient is ready and comfortable.

Manish Agrawal

Consulted him for my mother’s frozen shoulder. He gave her an injection which was completely painless and she instantly got relief. He took time to explain all the exercises and precautions. He listened to us patiently and gave answers to all possible questions. Highly recommended.

Karishma Konwar

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Orthoderm brings a wealth of knowledge, a depth of understanding, and a shared commitment to patient-centered care.

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