Tag: flat foot
Can Flat Feet Cause Ankle Pain and Swelling?
Flatfeet, commonly referred to as Pes Valgus or Pes Planus, is a condition with varying degrees of physical issues. If the condition is severe, there may be a minimal arch, and the arch may be touching the walking surface. The term pronation is often used to describe the motion of...
Reconstructive Foot Surgery: Part 1
What is reconstructive foot surgery? “Reconstructive surgery” is a term you may have heard from time to time. This can mean very different things depending on what we are “reconstructing” and why. Reconstructive surgery can correct a condition you were born with like clubfoot or cleft palate. Or, it can...