My 13 year old daughter is a very gifted ballerina with one problem, flat feet. She has made it to the Conservatory Level in ballet and dances way beyond her years. The reality is that she will have an extremely difficult time trying to secure a place in a ballet company. More importantly, are the inevitable problems that occur from having flat feet such as hammer toes, bunions, and knee, hip, and back ailments. I wanted to know if she is a candidate for this procedure and if she had it, would she be able to continue dancing on pointe? Will this procedure prevent future conditions that result from having flat feet?

I would love to have her seen by you and would plan a family trip to California around her visit.

Thanks so much and I look forward to hearing from you,
Donna Murphy

MRI in 07 i have 010 images surv-ankle
025 ” PDSTIR_SA6
032 ” PD – CORR
036 ” PD – AXIAL
030 ” T2SPIR_AX
I also have 2 sets of x-rays LH ankle and foot weight bearing unilateral

I have been to see a orthopedic foot surgeon he hardly looked and automaticly said that i would need a triple arthrodesis. This is unacceptable to me because I am young and still have many miles to travel. Also my left calf muscles are downsizing and am having trouble working them.

the brace people want me to have subcutaneous achilles lenghteing bore fittinng with foot brace. I am willing to work at this to maximise reabilitating. hope to hear from u

Thanks, Judy

I have been pregnant back to back for the past 5 years. From carrying all the excess weight, I’ve noticed my feet are very wide and my toes look like chubby tootsie rolls!! When I walk my feet tend to roll inward-angle, making it very uncomfortable and painful to wear any sort of shoes. I don’t know what to do about my feet as far as treatment goes. I’m very self-conscious about my feet now, I’m not pregnant anymore, so I don’t understand why my feet won’t look normal? Can you PLEASE HELP me!! Does it sound like I should consider surgery?

Thank you,

Tammy Bragg

Steven

Thank you for your comment, this will be very helpful to other patients.

Posterior Tibial Tendon Dysfunction (PTTD) is a serious diagnosis. The PT tendon is a mojor player in the control and function of the foot in teh Gait cycle (walking cycle). At a Grade 2 level, repair of the tendon can be indicated based on the findings on the MRI. A more complete evaluation of your foot and study would be best for a definitive conclusion.

What I can tell however is that the use of Subtalar Joint Arthroeresis (subtalar implant) has been shown to help with PTTD. In fact, there are now absorb-able versions of these implants showing up on the market that are design for use in adult patients with PTTD. The concept is that you repair the tendon, and place a subtalar implant to reduce the pronatory forces on the foot, allowing the region to heal well without strain or stress. The absorb-able versions would eventually dissolve letting the now healed tendon to pick up the slack and the foot will function normally.

I would be interested in looking at your study and if logistics permit, a consultation with you to consider treatment for you. I hope this helped.

Be well.

Recommendations have been calcaneal osteotomy to correct hindfind alignment, FDL tendon transfer, etc.

Generally, could a subtalar implant with or without the an adjunct procedure be a reasonable solution/ possibility? Would you be interested in evaluting and treating this condition. I could send xrays ahead.

Thank you

Steven W Gardner