Adult acquired flatfoot or collapsed arch is a condition that occurs when the large tendon inside the ankle (known as posterior tibial tendon) is overstretched and cannot support the foot\u2019s arch. This common condition is also called posterior tibial tendon dysfunction.<\/p>\n
The condition can worsen especially during physical activities as the tendon thickens and becomes painful. Adult acquired flatfoot is different from flatfoot in children. This is due to the fact that children outgrow flatfoot on their own, most of the times without any treatment. But in adults, the flat feet often remain permanently flat and the treatment mainly addresses the symptoms rather than a cure.<\/p>\n
This condition is called \u2018acquired\u2019 flatfoot as it affects the feet which were normal at one point and can worsen with age.<\/p>\n
Individuals who are at risk of developing adult acquired flatfoot include:<\/p>\n
There are several causes of flatfoot in adults and they include:<\/p>\n
The symptoms of flatfoot include:<\/p>\n
Your doctor will be able to diagnose if you have flatfoot through a physical examination. He\/she will look for areas of discomforts and may ask you to stand with your full weight on your feet, or for you to tip toe or even on your heels to see if an arch appears.<\/p>\n
An x-ray may also be done to evaluate your bone alignment. If need be, an ultrasound or MRI may be done to assess the tendon further.<\/p>\n
If you are diagnosed with flatfoot, your doctor will try and determine the cause of the condition as this will determine the treatment plan.<\/p>\n
The severity of your symptoms as well as your other medical conditions will determine your treatment plan. Treatment for adult acquired flatfoot include:<\/p>\n
At King\u2019s College Hospital Dubai, we focus on offering an exemplary service, from initial consultation through to final diagnosis and treatment and beyond. Our multidisciplinary team of expert doctors, nurses and physio therapists are here to offer tailored management and treatment of your condition, and to answer any questions that you might have throughout your time with us. Whatever you need us for, we\u2019re only a phone-call away.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"parent":273,"menu_order":382,"template":"","service-category":[],"class_list":["post-3926","service","type-service","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t