单词 | fallen arches |
释义 | fallen archesfallen archesfallen arches:see flat footflat foot,condition of the human foot in which the entire sole rests on the ground when the person is standing. When the foot muscles are weakened or the ligaments are strained and stretched, the arch lowers, so that instead of the natural curved contour, there is flattening of ..... Click the link for more information. . fallen archesfall·en arch·esflat footA common (20–30% of the population) complaint, which affects many age groups. True flat feet (as defined by orthopaedists) are uncommon. Often, a parent will perceive flattening of the foot when a child first ambulates; laxity of the ligaments may result in collapse of the foot with valgus on the hind-foot, and eversion or pronation of the forefoot. Avalgus deformity of > 10% requires therapy; often a shoe will suffice as therapy. Flat foot grades are based on disability, ranging from mere strain or tenderness to osseous rigidity. The peroneal spastic flat feet variant is commonly due to abnormal coalescence between 2 or more tarsal bones, often at the calcaneocuboid, calcaneonavicular, and talocalcaneal bars.Flat foot, acquired types Ligamentous—Due to tendino-ligamentous trauma Muscular—Due to poor control or incoordination (from e.g., poliomyelitis or cerebral palsy). Osseous—Due to trauma or degeneration. Postural—Due to internal tibial torsion as occurs in obesity, muscle fatigue, faulty footwear and/or strenuous work on feet, and arthritis. fallen archesSee PES PLANUS. |
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