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Is having flat feet genetic?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Yes: Flat feet is genetic because the shape of a person's body, including his feet, is inherited from his parents through the genes. People with flat feet often have relatives with flat feet.
Answered 9/28/2016
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It can be: Flat feet can be genetic or it can be acquired.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends: Pes planus can be a result of genetic factors, joint laxity, anatomic variances and posterior tibial tendon degeneration (adult-acquired flat feet).
Answered 12/10/2013
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Yes: Yes, flat feet or per planus can be genetic, but could result from trauma. Trauma induced flatfeet usually is unilateral, while bilateral flatfeet is genetic.
Answered 5/18/2017
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