Abstract
Flexible flatfoot, mobile pes planus, is one of the commonest normal variants raising concern in children. It is present in nearly all infants, is common in older children and occurs in a number of adults. It can be a major source of parental anxiety, yet is now recognised as a normal anatomical variant associated with supple joints. Accordingly, it is associated with younger age, male sex and obesity. Reassurance by education and explanation of the natural history is the mainstay of treatment. We look at the available evidence in the condition and provide treatments recommendations (Table 19.1).
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Alvi, F., Wilson, N. (2017). Evidence-Based Treatment of Flexible Flat Foot in Children. In: Alshryda, S., Huntley, J., Banaszkiewicz, P. (eds) Paediatric Orthopaedics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41142-2_19
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