title: Functional bracing of the adult acquired flatfoot.
abstract: This article reviews the current orthotic and pedorthic management of adult acquired flatfoot and associated secondary pathology. Appropriate footwear, footwear modifications, custom foot orthoses, and ankle foot orthoses are highlighted for the treatment of this often seen foot disorder. As this pathology progresses through its various stages, the discussion provides conservative and postoperative alternatives for treatment of even the most affected feet.
authors.affiliation: Yanke Bionics Clinics, 303 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302, USA. rmarzano@yankebionics.com
authors.forename: Roger
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Marzano
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000842:Ankle; D001915:Braces; D004867:Equipment Design; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000628:therapy*; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D011182:Postoperative Care; D012775:Shoes