Flat feet

Flatfoot is a foot deformity characterized by flattening of its arches. There are transverse and longitudinal flat feet; a combination of both forms is possible.

With transverse flatfoot, the transverse arch of the foot is flattened, its forefoot rests on the heads of all five metatarsal bones, and not on the first and fifth, as is normal. With longitudinal flatfoot, the longitudinal arch is flattened and the foot is in contact with the floor with almost the entire sole.

Flat feet can be congenital (rare) or acquired. The most common causes of the latter are weakness of the musculo-ligamentous apparatus of the foot, incorrectly selected shoes, injuries to the foot and ankle joint.

Symptoms of flat feet are fatigue of the legs, pain when walking and standing. With pronounced flat feet, the foot lengthens and widens in the middle part.

The diagnosis is made based on examination of the foot in an upright position of the patient and an x-ray picture.

Treatment of flat feet is conservative - special gymnastics, massage, wearing insoles, orthopedic shoes. If the deformity is severe, surgical intervention may be required.

Prevention consists of choosing the right shoes, strengthening the muscles and ligaments of the foot with gymnastics and massage, and walking barefoot on uneven surfaces. At the first signs of flat feet, you should consult a doctor.

Flat feet is a condition in which the foot loses its shape and becomes flat in the middle. This can lead to various problems such as pain, fatigue and limited mobility. In this article we will look at the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of flat feet.

What is flat feet?

Flat feet is a condition of the foot when its arch is flattened or a longitudinal or transverse curve is formed. In this case, there is persistent pain symptoms. There are defeats on different sides, and possibly on both sides.

With flat feet, shock absorption is impaired, resulting in excessive stretching of the tendons, muscle fibers and ligaments of the foot. These changes necessarily lead to complications of the inflammatory process and cause destruction of bone tissue. Therefore, flat feet are very dangerous due to possible complications, such as: * pain and spasms of the leg muscles; * night cramps; * inflammatory lesions of the toes; * poor posture in the form of stoop; * osteoarthritis of the joints of the lower extremities. The causes of the development of the disease are increased stress and insufficient physical activity. If a person’s feet do not tense, then muscle tissue and ligaments atrophy. Over time, their sagging occurs, i.e. – deformation. Inappropriate footwear for children under 2 years of age causes such changes even at a younger age. The reasons may also be: * congenital disorders of the development of the ligamentous apparatus; * pathologies of the musculoskeletal system; * frequent infectious diseases; * endocrine problems; * excessive load on the feet; * overweight; * deformations of the bones of the feet; *poor nutrition. Symptoms and manifestations Symptoms depend on the form and stage of the disease. At the initial stage of changes, the patient may not notice unpleasant manifestations and begins to get sick only when the disease progresses. Gradually, the pathology leads to the following symptoms: *