Acquired Flat Foot

Manjunath Gopal

- The session is about acquired flatfoot, which is a common topic in the FRCS exams.

- The presentation will cover the anatomy of the tibialis posterior, the most common cause of acquired flatfoot due to its dysfunction.

- The tibialis posterior is a tendon that arises from the posterior part of the fibula and tibia and inserts into the wide area of the foot, mainly the navicular bone, acting as a dynamic support, inverter for the hindfoot, and admittance of the forefoot.

- Acquired flatfoot is characterized by a lateral, symmetrical flat foot, which is more common in women and associated with metabolic disorders, steroid use, or asymmetrical disorders of unclear etiology.

- Symptoms range from pain and discomfort to weakness, loss of arch, and eventually collapse of the whole foot, leading to a fixed set deformity, and differential diagnosis includes post-traumatic tendinitis and coalitions. 

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This teaching video is specifically helpful for candidates preparing for the following Orthopaedic Exams : FRCS , European Board (FEBOT) , SICOT Diploma and Arabic Boards