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Flatfoot overview.

G M Lepow1, P L Valenza

  • 1Lepow Podiatric Medical Associates, Houston, Texas.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery
|July 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Pes planus, commonly known as flatfoot, is a condition where the foot arch collapses. This review discusses the history and evolving understanding of this common orthopedic and podiatric condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Podiatry
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • Pes planus, or flatfoot, is a well-documented pathologic condition in orthopedic and podiatric literature.
  • Numerous scientific and technical terms have been used, with "flatfoot" becoming the common vernacular.
  • The condition is broadly defined by the collapse of the medial column of the foot, whether weight-bearing or non-weight-bearing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a historical overview of pes planus.
  • To discuss the evolution of terminology and attitudes towards flatfoot.
  • To define flatfoot in a broad, clinical context.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of orthopedic and podiatric texts.
  • Analysis of historical documents and scientific publications.

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  • Synthesis of information regarding the definition and classification of flatfoot.

    • Main Results:

    • Pes planus has a long history in medical literature.
    • The term "flatfoot" has become a widely accepted synonym for pes planus.
    • A consistent definition involving medial column collapse is presented.

    Conclusions:

    • Flatfoot is a significant condition with a rich history in medical literature.
    • Understanding the historical context is crucial for current clinical practice.
    • The common term "flatfoot" accurately reflects the underlying pathology of medial column collapse.