Pediatric Flat Foot Treatment, Orthotics and Surgery in Orange County

 

An explanation by your Flatfoot specialist in orange county.

 

Flatfoot occurs in kids where there is a partial or total collapse of the arch
of the foot.

Children have only a minimal arch at birth. This condition is not painful and
generally resolves without treatment.

Signs and symptoms of painful flatfoot

 

Pain when walking or running
Outward position of the heel while standing
Awkwardness when walking or running
Pain in shoes
Tripping
Flat arch

Many infants have a fat foot and are mistaken to have flatfeet.

Diagnosis of Flat Foot

 

X-rays to determine the severity of the condition.

Treatment of Flatfoot

 

Most often, if the flatfoot is asymptomatic, treatment is not required. Custom made orthotics may be helpful to prevent further problems from developing.

Surgical management is rarely indicated for a true flexible flatfoot. In severe
cases, surgery may be necessary to relieve the symptoms and to correct the foot
function. There are a variety of techniques to treat the painful pediatric
flatfoot, depending on the foot type and degree of deformity.

For a surgical consult with Dr. Gennady Kolodenker, DPM, AACFAS please contact the office at (949)651-1202