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My younger brother's ankles protrude inwards so that his feet are further out than his ankles. he's been to the doctors and told it was 'puberty'?

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Flat feet: It sounds like your brother has flat feet (pea planus) and might require inserts (orthotics), if he has symptoms such as ankle or knee pains.

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Answered 11/27/2017

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