Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity.

Smyth, Niall A; Aiyer, Amiethab A; Kaplan, Jonathan R; Carmody, Clayton A; Kadakia, Anish R · Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol · 2017

review · Level V

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Abstract

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a known and recognized cause of pain and disability. Loss of PTT function is the most important contributor to AAFD, and its estimated prevalence is thought to be over 3%. This review aims to summarize the current literature and encompass recent advances regarding AAFD.

Medical subject headings

Anatomy