{"id":2431,"date":"2022-06-03T22:33:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T19:33:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ladisten.com\/?p=2431"},"modified":"2022-06-22T17:26:22","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T14:26:22","slug":"ploskostopie-simptomy-prichiny-lechenie-posledstviya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ladisten.com\/en\/blog\/ploskostopie-simptomy-prichiny-lechenie-posledstviya\/","title":{"rendered":"Platypodia (flat feet): symptoms, causes, treatment, consequences"},"content":{"rendered":"

Platypodia (flat feet) is a quite common problem. In children, valgus platypodia is diagnosed during physical examination in 70% of cases. At the same time, it cannot be always treated with help of conservative methods of treatment. At Ladsiten, platypodia in children and adults is corrected using modern osteotomy and the Veklich fixation device.<\/span><\/p>\n

What is platypodia<\/b><\/h2>\n

\"platypodia\"<\/p>\n

Platypodia in children and adults is a type of foot deformity. Its other names are \u201cvalgus foot\u201d and \u201cflat valgus foot\u201d. According to the generally accepted classification of diseases (ICD-10), platypodia is considered a congenital deformity (code Q66), but the genetic factor is not always the leading one. So, while discussing platypodia in children, Dr. Komarovsky points to the possibility of correcting the deformity, even if the parents have it.<\/span><\/p>\n

A normal foot forms two physiological arches \u2013 the longitudinal and transverse ones. These are two peculiar “arches” that are present on the feet of any healthy person. In some situations, arches do not form and the foot remains flat.<\/span><\/p>\n

Such a foot does not just change its appearance but affects the musculoskeletal system and joints. Against the background of platypodia, valgus deformity of the knees<\/a> develops, the load is not distributed correctly. In the future, this can lead to arthrosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

Often, patients with deformity complain of feeling pain in the foot and the inability to bear physical exertion. They are forced to wear special comfortable shoes instead of the stylish ones.<\/span><\/p>\n

Types of platypodia<\/b><\/h2>\n

Platypodia is considered a physiological state in children up to 7 years of age. During this time, the foot is still forming. But if no progress can be seen in a child of 4-5 years old, this gives indications to take conservative supportive measures.<\/span><\/p>\n

The classification of platypodia is done according to three characteristics, as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

According to localization:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n