Medical articles of Flat feet

Most patients with flat feet don’t need surgery. However, surgery is considered when non-operative measures fail after adequate trial periods. Find out more in this article.

Foot deformities are relatively common in children and can affect walking, play, and overall development. While many minor foot issues resolve naturally as a child grows, some require careful monitori...

Here, renowned consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Gavin Heyes, talks to us about flat feet, including causes, symptoms, and treatment.

Flat feet occur when the arches of the feet collapse, causing the entire sole to touch the ground, and can occur due to genetic factors. If a child has flat feet, this could be a cause of concern for ...

Surprisingly, symptoms such as hip or knee pain can be the result of flat feet. We asked revered consultant foot and ankle orthopaedic surgeon Mr Paul Hamilton to shed light on the symptoms of flat fe...

Tarsal coalition is a foot condition, more frequent in teenagers, that can limit function and affect wellbeing. Mr Darius Rad, consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, provides an expert insight int...

Flat feet occurs when one or both of your feet have little (or no) arches, causing your feet to press flat on the ground when you stand. Leading consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Mr Vail Karuppiah discu...

The condition of flat feet in children is very common but some may need special support if they experience pain or discomfort. In this article, highly esteemed consultant orthopaedic surgeon Mr Nigel ...

Some people's perception of having flat feet may not involve being a sporting legend, but did you know both Cristiano Ronaldo and Usain Bolt have them? Consultant orthopaedic surgeon and paediatric sp...

Adult acquired flatfoot deformity is a condition in which the arch of the foot can become flatter and cause pain. Orthopaedic specialists, such as Mr David Redfern often try to correct these condition...