title: Nonsurgical treatment of adult acquired flat foot deformity.
abstract: The adult acquired flat foot requires assessment with unique casting and fabrication of support appliances. Conservative treatment is preferred as the initial protocol. Stabilization and control of affected joints can provide the patient with a decreased level of pain and an increased level of function. The orthosis design must acceptable to the patient's lifestyle to ensure compliancy.
authors.affiliation: Cosmos Extremity, Inc. / Hands on Foot, Inc., 2076 Bonita Ave, La Verne, CA 91750, USA. handsonfoot@earthlink.net
authors.forename: Nancy Williams
authors.initials: NW
authors.lastname: Elftman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D005528:Foot / Q000503:physiopathology; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices