Flat feet - a pathological change in the arch of the foot. Transverse flatfoot - omission of the transverse arch of the foot occurs in about 55% of cases, longitudinal - omission of the longitudinal arch of the foot, occurs in 30%. The remaining cases are combined deformations.
Flatfoot can be either congenital or acquired. Deformity of the foot could be reconciled, but the pain arising in the legs and back forces the patient to undergo flatfoot treatment if such a diagnosis is made. The most accurate diagnostic methods are computer podometry and radiography. In the first case, the patient stands on a special platform of the device - a submeter; according to the force of the foot pressure on the platform, the computer program makes calculations. Radiography is done under load (in a standing position) in direct and lateral projections.
And in a simple and quick way, plantography can be used at home: stand with a greased foot on a white sheet of paper. The absence of a notch on the print over the entire length of the foot between the heel and the toes speaks for flat feet. If flat feet are left without treatment, then the weak ligaments will lead not only to irreversible changes in the bones of the foot, but also to disorders in the muscles, veins, and unbearable pain in the spine.
Conservative treatment of the initial stages of flatfoot in adult patients can give good results: first of all, physiotherapy exercises, massages, orthopedic insoles, and pain relief. Traumatologists, orthopedists are involved in this disease. But in some cases, medical care in the treatment of flat feet can provide , which, by acting on the human body with its own hands, finds a breakdown and corrects it.
If conservative treatment does not give positive results, the patient is recommended surgery. Less traumatic surgical methods for strengthening the foot have been developed and are being effectively applied, after which the application of gypsum and crutches is not required. Almost immediately, the patient begins to walk in special boots.
In newborn children, the foot has a flat outline, this is due to the fact that the leg is quite plump and there is practically no physical load on the foot. At a routine examination at the age of 5-6, a traumatologist or pediatric orthopedist can detect abnormalities in the development of ligaments and bones of the foot. In 97% of cases, timely started in a child, it leads to recovery and has no consequences, only three percent of congenital pathologies of the foot are not treatable.
In any disease, prevention is always better than the most miraculous treatment, go barefoot yourself and let's go barefoot to children, especially along the beach or grass. Go through routine examinations with children from specialists. Wear comfortable shoes. High-heeled evening shoes are not designed to be worn all day. Alternate the load on the legs while working. Eat properly and try to adjust your weight. Avoid injury. Protect the health of your legs.