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Foot deformities : symptoms and treatments

Even healthy feet are susceptible to trauma and the accompanying damage. What about foot deformities, though?

In fact, under the required circumstances, any foot can develop a deformity. Let’s take a look at some of the disorders that might cause misshapen feet, as well as some of the treatment options available.

It is vital to distinguish the many types of foot deformities before describing the symptoms that can overwhelm a patient with plantar abnormalities.

There are seven different types of plantar abnormalities that can affect adults:

The flat foot: The flat foot has a sagging arch, unlike the usual, healthy foot. Almost everyone has this type of foot during early childhood.

The cavus foot: A so-called “hollow” foot is characterized by an arch that is too pronounced. Although it is regularly associated with genetic factors, hollow foot is also found in athletes or in association with neurological…

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