title: Acquired flatfoot in adults.
abstract: The main causes of the acquired flatfoot deformity in adults are reviewed. This condition can be extremely disabling; however, careful analysis combined with thoughtful conservative management or surgical treatment can usually enable the patient to maintain a functional level.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001168:Arthritis / Q000150:complications; D001177:Arthropathy, Neurogenic / Q000209:etiology; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007918:Leprosy / Q000150:complications; D010003:Osteoarthritis / Q000150:complications; D012421:Rupture; D013708:Tendon Injuries / Q000150:complications