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American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists) Clinic Guidelines: Diagnosis and Treatment of Paediatric Flat Foot

American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (Podiatrists): Clinical Guidelines: Adult Flat Foot
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National Guidelines Clearinghouse - Diagnosis and treatment of adult flatfoot
Bibliographic Source(s) Lee MS, Vanore JV, Thomas JL, Catanzariti AR, Kogler G, Kravitz SR, Miller SJ, Gassen SC. Diagnosis and treatment of adult flatfoot. J Foot Ankle Surg 2005 Mar-Apr;44(2):78-113.

ow-arched or “flat” feet are usually normal variants of foot posture and require no interference. Some feet simply have a low arch, but have neutral rotational and coronal plane alignment. Others are “flat” because the hindfoot and forefoot are rotated with respect to one another more than is usual. The subtalar joint...

Pes Planus (Flat Foot) Synonyms: Plano-valgus foot Pes planus (PP) is the loss of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot. There are various types and causes of flat feet. Usually, treatment is only needed if flat foot is new, painful or progressing, or when there is a fixed deformity or other...

Medscape Report on presentation by Vincent S. Mosca, MD 2002
Conditions such as flatfoot and clubfoot were highlighted, showing new advances in research as well as surgical and nonsurgical management of each.

Conclusions This study presents results which conflict with those of many previous investigations addressing the relationship between children's weight and foot posture. In contrast to previous studies, the implication of these results is that heavy children have less flat feet. Further investigation is warranted using a standardized approach to assessment and...