Pes Planus Flashcards
1
Q
What is pes planus AKA?
A
Flat foot
2
Q
How does developmental pes planus occur?
A
Medial arch does not develop in childhood
3
Q
Who gets developmental pes planus?
A
- Familial tendency
- 20% of population (Normal variation)
- Generalized ligamentous laxity
4
Q
What does flat feet give you a higher risk of?
A
Tendonitis of tibialis posterior tendon
5
Q
What might acquired flat feet be due to?
A
Tibialis posterior tendon stretch or rupture
RA
Diabetes with Charcot foot
