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Review
. 2017 May;27(4):433-439.
doi: 10.1007/s00590-017-1945-5. Epub 2017 Mar 21.

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity

Niall A Smyth  1 , Amiethab A Aiyer  1 , Jonathan R Kaplan  2 , Clayton A Carmody  1 , Anish R Kadakia  3
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Review

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity

Niall A Smyth et al. Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2017 May.

Abstract

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity (AAFD) is a known and recognized cause of pain and disability. Loss of PTT function is the most important contributor to AAFD, and its estimated prevalence is thought to be over 3%. This review aims to summarize the current literature and encompass recent advances regarding AAFD.

Keywords: Flatfoot; Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction; Staging.

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