Podiatric Care for Flat Feet in Plano, TX & McKinney, TX

Flat feet can be diagnosed with difficulty. The foot either completely lacks an arch, or an arch is barely present. Most people with flat feet report that they experience little to no discomfort from their condition. Generally, those born with flat feet don't experience discomfort any more than a person with well formed arches. However, rigid flatfoot is a sign of a severe bone deformity and requires medical attention. While many are born with flat feet, it is possible to develop this condition a few other ways.

General causes of flat feet include:

• Heredity
• Age
• Injury
• Illness
• Physical Stress

Diagnosing Flat Feet

Diagnosing flat feet is straightforward. The podiatrist will visually inspect the patient's feet while standing. Lack of an arch is indicative of flat feet. Determining severity may be done with a simple wet foot print test, or an X-ray where the condition appears serious.

Treatment of Flat Feet

Mild cases are often treated with orthotics and foot exercises. Though rigid flat foot may require surgery. It is also possible to undergo reconstructive surgery to create an arch in asymptomatic flat foot cases. But orthotics and exercise are most commonly prescribed due to their noninvasive nature.

Request an appointment to learn more about how you can treat your flat feet. We provide podiatry related therapies in Plano, TX and McKinney, TX.