Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity.
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.
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Niall A
NA
Smyth
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Amiethab A
AA
Aiyer
Orthopaedic Specialty Institute, Orange, CA, USA.
Jonathan R
JR
Kaplan
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
Clayton A
CA
Carmody
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL, USA. Kadak259@gmail.com.
Anish R
AR
Kadakia
D000328:Adult; D001863:Bone Screws; D002370:Casts, Surgical; D000072700:Conservative Treatment; D004185:Disability Evaluation; D005260:Female; D005413:Flatfoot / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000534:rehabilitation / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography / Q000379:methods; D012720:Severity of Illness Index
Flatfoot; Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction; Staging