Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, help reduce pain and inflammation. In severe cases, it may be necessary to immobilize the foot to decrease pain and symptoms. Use orthotic devices in your shoes to support to the arches. Putting too much weight on your arches will aggravate your symptoms. If you are overweight, try to lose weight. Avoid prolonged walking and standing to give your arches a rest. X-ray is helpful in assessing the severing of deformity and to rule out arthritis.General aching or fatigue in the foot or leg.The heel tilts toward the outside and the ankle appears to turn in (Calcaneal valgus).Front part of the foot / toes may be pointing outward.Pain in the ball of the foot as the result of tight Achilles tendon.Patient may have bunions and/ or hammertoes as a result of a flatfoot.
If left untreated, it can lead to arthritis and limited function. The more the deformity, the more patients’ symptoms and disability will be. In general, patient’s pain and symptoms correlate to the amount of deformity. It is a complex deformity with varying degree of deformity and symptoms. It is most often noted in childhood and continues into adulthood.
Flatfoot or Pes Planus is a foot deformity, where the individual lacks or has decreased foot arch when they stand on their feet and arches recreate when not standing hence the term “Flexible”.
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