Pes planus is the same as flat foot.

foot pronation with and without orthotic

Illustration showing foot before and after orthotic correction.

Relationship between flat feet and knee symptoms

The feet always need to be assessed during an evaluation of the knee. With flat feet (pes planus or foot pronation), the lower leg is forced into internal rotation, and the stress is relayed to the knee and the kneecap. Correction with an orthotic can help alleviate symptoms.

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Orthotics and pes planus

A visit to an orthotist should determine whether a corrective shoe insert is likely to help with any secondary knee symptoms.

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Synonyms: 
flat feet
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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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