MODERN TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FLAT FEET

BELAL HASSAN AMIR;

Abstract


The foot is a complex stmctme consisting of 26 bones with multiple joints and ligaments in between. There arc two longitudinal arches (medial and lateral) and one transverse arch. They are maintained by tight compact
aiTangement of the bone bmmd togclher by ligaments. Muscles are dynamic


stabilizer of the hindfoot.
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Types of flat foot are separated into two mam categories congenital flat


foot and Acquired Flat Foot. The first category, congenital flat foot , includes

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the completely asymptomatic , pediatric flexible flat foot . Within the same


category of congenital flat foot, .exist several rare, more severe forms of flat
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foot. All of which are) more rigid and definitely symptomatic. These severe


conditions include Congenital Vertical Talus, Accessory navicular bone and
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Tarsal Coalitions .


Other data

Title MODERN TRENDS IN THE MANAGEMENT OF THE FLAT FEET
Other Titles الاتجاهات الحديثة فى علاج الاقدام المفلطحة
Authors BELAL HASSAN AMIR
Issue Date 2004

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