Pes Planus - Flat foot
Pes planus (flatfoot) is a deformity characterized by loss or reduction of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot, resulting in hindfoot valgus, forefoot abduction, and altered biomechanics. It may be flexible or rigid, congenital or acquired, and can occur in both children and adults. Most pediatric flexible flatfeet are physiological and asymptomatic, whereas adult-acquired flatfoot is commonly associated with posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (PTTD). Diagnosis is based on clinical examina...
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10A 5-year-old boy presents with flat feet, but he is asymptomatic and has a normal gait. Which of the following...
mcqIn adults, which of the following is the most common cause of acquired flatfoot?
mcqA 35-year-old woman presents with medial ankle pain and flatfoot deformity. Examination reveals a collapsed me...
mcqWhich imaging modality is most useful for assessing the severity of flatfoot deformity and associated osseous...
mcqWhat is the primary function of the posterior tibial tendon in relation to the medial longitudinal arch?
mcqA 50-year-old male with diabetes presents with a rigid flatfoot deformity. Which of the following conditions i...
mcqWhich of the following statements about flexible flatfoot is TRUE?
mcqA 28-year-old female presents with a history of progressive flatfoot. Physical examination reveals tenderness...
mcqThe medial longitudinal arch is primarily supported by which of the following structures?
mcqWhich of the following is NOT a characteristic of rigid flatfoot?