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Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity
Journal article   Peer reviewed

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity

Niall A Smyth, Amiethab A Aiyer, Jonathan R Kaplan, Clayton A Carmody and Anish R Kadakia
European journal of orthopaedic surgery & traumatology, Vol.27(4), pp.433-439
2017-05
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-017-1945-5
PMID: 28324203

Abstract

Disability Evaluation Foot Deformities, Acquired - rehabilitation Severity of Illness Index Follow-Up Studies Bone Screws Foot Deformities, Acquired - surgery Flatfoot - diagnostic imaging Humans Orthopedic Procedures - methods Conservative Treatment Male Foot Deformities, Acquired - diagnostic imaging Flatfoot - surgery Radiography - methods Flatfoot - rehabilitation Adult Female Pain Measurement Casts, Surgical
Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a known and recognized cause of pain and disability. Loss of PTT function is the most important contributor to AAFD, and its estimated prevalence is thought to be over 3%. This review aims to summarize the current literature and encompass recent advances regarding AAFD.

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