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Is Flat Foot Problem Curable By Surgery?

I have flatfoot in both feet. I am astudent aged 16 having height 5 ft 6 in. When I play games, i have much pain. The local doctors say that it is incurable, the only relief being by wearing special shoes.is it possible to cure this malady by surgery or otherwise?
Thu, 7 Aug 2014
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I have gone through your query.The opinion that flatfoot is incurable is not true.Usually no treatment is given if flatfoot is without symptoms like pain and discomfort.If pain is there then orthotic devises or arch supports are designed and worn.But it should be used life long.Surgical correction is now performed but costly and time consuming.Different surgical procedures like medial calcaneal osteotomy or lateral column lengthening are performed.Physiotherapy and controlled weight bearing will be needed for some time.You can approach an experienced orthopedic surgeon for this.Hope this may help you.
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Is Flat Foot Problem Curable By Surgery?

Hi Thank you for asking HCM I have gone through your query.The opinion that flatfoot is incurable is not true.Usually no treatment is given if flatfoot is without symptoms like pain and discomfort.If pain is there then orthotic devises or arch supports are designed and worn.But it should be used life long.Surgical correction is now performed but costly and time consuming.Different surgical procedures like medial calcaneal osteotomy or lateral column lengthening are performed.Physiotherapy and controlled weight bearing will be needed for some time.You can approach an experienced orthopedic surgeon for this.Hope this may help you. Let me know if you have any further query.