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European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology

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01-05-2017 | General Review • ANKLE - FOOT

Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity

Authors: Niall A. Smyth, Amiethab A. Aiyer, Jonathan R. Kaplan, Clayton A. Carmody, Anish R. Kadakia

Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology | Issue 4/2017

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.

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Title: Adult-acquired flatfoot deformity
Authors: Niall A. Smyth
Amiethab A. Aiyer
Jonathan R. Kaplan
Clayton A. Carmody
Anish R. Kadakia
Publication date: 01-05-2017
Publisher: Springer Paris
Published in: European Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery & Traumatology / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 1633-8065
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1068
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00590-017-1945-5

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