Pes Planus

Question 1

What is another term for pes planus?

Answer 1

1. Flat foot

Question 2

What causes pes planus

Answer 2

1. Unknown
2. May be heredity, acquired/injury, tarsal coalition

Question 3

What are the symptoms?

Answer 3

1. Absence of arch while weight bearing
2. Varying degrees of excessive pronation
3. Foot pain
4. Rear foot valgus is common

Question 4

What is the treatment

Answer 4

1. Painless and flexible
   *none
2. Painful and flexible
   *orthotics
3. Painful and rigid
   *may need casting or surgery

Question 5

What is rear foot Valgus?

Answer 5

1. Will be an outward drift of toes and heel
   *also there will be more pressure of the medial aspect of the foot