Surgery for flat footed people

[VBigNate]

I heard something very interesting today..A good friend of mine took her son to an orthopedic surgeon because he has reallly flat feet. The surgeon told her that he give her son an arch by undergoing surgery. The doctor also said that the arch would, after full recovery, make her son faster and 1/2 inches taller at maximum height.

I found this very interesing because I have EXTREMELY flat feet. They are like as flat as a board and size 15. This makes my feet very wide. Knowing that I was to gain 1/2 inches of height, I would like to go through with a surgery like this. The only problem would be the recovery process. I think it is an 8 week period per foot.

[GetFit]

I have a ton of arch pain because of flat feet. I would do it.

[VBigNate]

I wouldnt be able to do it for about 4 years because it would sit me out of football. I never have any foot pain, but gaining a few inches of height is what I am all about lol. Im 6' now, and I would love to be 6'2.

[GetFit]

Do you have any information on doctors performing it?

[Weee]

I think my feet are not completely flat but I've had to wear orthotics before, it only bothered me when I was running a lot of miles. If it becomes a problem later in life, I'd consider something like this though

[lostboyrufio]

sounds interesting. i might actually consider this because of the lower back pain i get from running and sports because of the flatness.

[POWERJIM]

Flat Foot Correction
Helping Those With Flat Feet

Many Americans suffer from various forms of flat-foot, a physical condition where there is an absence of the arch that runs from the toes to the heel of the foot. In some instances flatfoot arises from abnormal foot development. Most adult cases of flat-foot are typically caused by arthritis, foot and ankle trauma or a tendon rupture. The consequences of untreated cases can be severe.

“Flat-fleet, also known as hyper-pronation, can lead to other foot problems; such as hammertoes, plantar fasciitis or Achilles tenditis” explains Manhattan podiatrist, Dr. Oliver Zong. The most common symptom of flatfoot is pain. Due to a weak structure, feet that are lacking arches cannot support the weight of the body properly. “Many patients come in with complaints of leg pain, knee ailments, shoulder pain and/or neck stiffness that is the result of advanced hyper-pronation,” shares Dr. Zong. Years of walking with over-pronated feet can cause structural changes to the ankles as well as the knees, hips and back. In addition, lack of shock-absorption causes an increase in pressure to these joints and may lead to pain, joint stiffness and arthritis.

Severe cases may need to be treated surgically. One surgical option that has become the treatment of choice for many surgeons is the Sinus Tarsi Implant procedure Gramedica. The Sinus Tarsi Implant is small soft-threaded titanium device that is inserted into a small opening called the sinus tarsi. “The insertion of the implant is a 5 minute procedure that involves a brief outpatient surgery and several stitches to close the incision,” says Dr. Zong.

Acting like an “internal orthotic,” the placement of the implant restores the arch by preventing the displacement of the talus and by preventing the foot from rolling-in (pronating). Since the tissue grows normally around the implant it aids in holding it in place. Following surgery you will typically be partially weight-bearing with crutches or a cane until you can bear full weight, which is usually around two weeks. The postoperative care varies from patient to patient.

NYC FootCare - New York City podiatrist team, specialists in cosmetic foot surgery & also treatments to relieve foot pain associated common foot problems such as bunions, heel spurs, warts, corns & hammertoes. Manhattan foot doctors, Oliver Zong and

[reeshenator]

i had a friend who got that surgery and it turned out to help with foot pain after he fully recovered. as for height gain, i didnt notice any but it makes sense that there could be some

[VBigNate]

I have size 15 flat feet. They killed me yesterday when I was running sprints.