To the untrained eye, flat feet and collapsed arches will look the same. Even to the trained eye, the foot shape looks quite familiar, but knowing the difference is important in the event that you begin to experience uncomfortable symptoms. In today’s blog, we take a closer look at the differences between flat feet and […]
Why Do Foot Arches Fall Flat?
A healthy foot typically has a small arch to it, but as we’ve seen in our line of work, feet come in all different shapes and sizes. Some people have a very pronounced arch, while others have incredibly flat feet, and oftentimes these foot shapes don’t present with any symptoms. A foot’s natural arch serves […]
The Basics of Adult Flatfoot Reconstruction
Flatfoot deformity is a foot condition that becomes more common as we get older. After decades of physical stress, the tendons in your feet can get loose or fail to work in proper order, and this can lead to fallen arches and flat feet. Reconstruction is more common in younger patients, while a fusion operation […]