What is flatfoot surgery?
Flatfoot surgery is a procedure performed to correct a deformity known as flatfoot. The goal of flatfoot surgery is to restore the arch of the foot while alleviating discomfort and pain that is associated with this condition.
Depending on the severity of the patient’s Flatfoot and the underlying causes that may have contributed to the deformity, your doctor may consider the following options:
- Lengthening the tendon or transferring a new tendon to the affected foot
- Bone realignment
- Fusing the joints in the foot
Recovering from and the success rate of the flatfoot procedure chosen vary greatly depending on a patient’s circumstances.