Patient's question:
My girlfriend has flat feet, which I was already aware of. 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 reappear with symptoms, especially plantar pain, or when walking, the pain becomes significantly more pronounced after activity, treatment may be necessary. Your girlfriend's pain after just 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 with this approach. If orthotic insoles are used and the deformity is carefully monitored for one year, and if it continues to worsen, surgical intervention may be required.