Patient's question:
My girlfriend has flat feet, which I knew about before. However, after shopping with her twice recently, she started feeling foot pain after just a few steps. That's when I truly understood her pain. I want to help her solve this problem. Do you think flat feet like hers can be cured?Doctor's answer:
Most flat feet do not require treatment, only when flat feet recur symptoms, especially plantar pain, or when walking, pain becomes after exercise, treatment may be needed. Your girlfriend's pain after a few steps indicates a severe condition. Flat feet are a foot deformity, and the treatment principles for most foot deformities are generally consistent. Conservative treatment is usually the first step, which involves customizing appropriate orthotic insoles based on individual circumstances. Most patients can achieve satisfactory results. If orthotic insoles are used and careful observation is maintained for one year, if the deformity continues to worsen, surgical intervention may be necessary.