Question 1

what is the best way to fix of flatfoot?

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No best way: Each person is evaluated separately to discover where the worst deformity is and then a plan can be developed to fix it.

Question 2

what are the most common symptoms of flatfoot?

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Flat feet: Foot pronation (inside of foot caves inward when standing) foot pain/fatigue easier than other people when walking or running.

Question 3

how do i treat symptomatic accessory navicular syndrome and flexible flatfoot?

Accepted Answer

See below: You need to try a brace or orthotic that will support the arch and stabilize the foot.
Surgery may be in your future.

Question 4

i have flatfoot and i'm an athlete, what would be the complications to do a surgery for it?

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That would : Depend on which surgery, but all surgeries carry risks.

Question 5

what is the best treatment for flatfoot?

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Wide variety: Many cases of flatfoot require no treatment. Some of the best athletes in the world are flat footed and have required no treatment. Treatment is required only if problems such as foot pain, tendinitis, plantar fasciitis or knee pain develop as a result of a flat foot. Over-the-counter or custom orthotics can be utilized. Surgery is done very rarely for severe cases, particularly in children.

Question 6

does flatfoot cause pain on top of your feet?

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Absolutely: Flatfoot causes a very unstable base of support. This causes the muscles to work harder than they should, causing pain. Get a good supportive insole such as spenco or superfeet, which should help. You should visit with a podiatrist to deal with the situation more completely.

Question 7

can flatfoot correction surgery make your feet smaller?

Accepted Answer

No: Surgery to correct flat feet creates some arch in a foot that has a flattened arch, but should not shrink the size of the foot. Because surgery raises the arch area, that part of the foot should no longer touch the ground as it did when the foot was flat, so the foot may look narrower after surgery.

Question 8

orthaheel strap slippers good 4 overpronation/flatfeet? they say heel counter gives support. like clogs except back of heel tiny bit higher.

Accepted Answer

Flat feet sense: The product you are asking about is designed to help with mild pronation with a prefabricated sandal design. If you need  treatment for pronation, you should see your podiatrist. This brand does help with mild cases of pronation by supporting the arch with a deeper heel cup.  They are not custom orthotics but are useful for walking short distances.

Question 9

orthaheel strap slippers good 4 overpronation/flatfeet they say deep heel counter gives support. like clogs except back of heel tiny bit higher. ?

Accepted Answer

Flat feet sense: The product you are asking about is designed to help with mild pronation with a prefabricated sandal design. If you need  treatment for pronation, you should see your podiatrist. This brand does help with mild cases of pronation by supporting the arch with a deeper heel cup.  They are not custom orthotics but are useful for walking short distances.

Question 10

should i see a specialist for flatfoot, or can my regular doctor take care of it?

Accepted Answer

Specialist: It would be best to see a specialist  for treatment.

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