Ankle Surgeon in NYC
April is National Foot Health Awareness Month and the New York State Podiatric Medical Association’s (NYSPMA) 1,200 doctor-members are focused on educating parents regarding the importance of having healthy feet and shoes that fit properly. Since sports can play a key role in children’s activities, parents and other caregivers should be aware of the injuries...
Painful Flat Foot Before Surgery: Arch is collapsed and the calcaneus (heel bone) is parallel to the ground
After Surgery: Note the increased arch height and position of the calcaneus (heel bone)
What is a flat foot?
Flat foot is a term that refers to a collapsed arch. The general medical term is pes planovalgus. Many children have flat feet but have no symptoms....