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pes planus/flat foot- loss of normal medial longitudinal arch leads to pes planus, which can be
flexible or rigid
- may arise from hyper-pronation or inc. eversion of STJ
- calcaneus lies in valgus and externally rotated relative to talus - correct
answer ✔pes planus
- assoc. midfoot sag
- TNV subluxation throughout stance phase
- lateral column is shorter relative to medial column - correct answer ✔pes
planus
pes planus in children - correct answer ✔- infants have minimal arch and
toddlers often have flattening of long arch, FF pronation, and heel valgus on
WB
- ligamentous laxity is apparent
- usu. w/in 1st decade, these children develop a strong normal arch
most adults walk comfortably unless there is ? - correct answer
✔concomitant heel cord contracture
in pes planus, must distinguish between ? - correct answer ✔flexible, rigid,
and spastic flatfoot
hypermobile foot on exam - correct answer ✔- suspended foot will regain
normal arch
- as pt. stands on his toes, the arch will reappear and heel will move out of
valgus
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