New York, NY, foot specialist Dr. Nick has helped hundreds of patients suffering from flat feet. If you or a loved one struggles with this condition, we offer both non-surgical and surgical treatment options to improve the appearance and function of your feet.
If you have flat feet, that means the inner arch of your foot has fallen, and your foot lies flat against the ground. There are two types of flat feet: congenital and acquired.
If your feet are congenitally flat, that means your arches never formed properly. For most people with this condition, there are few or no noticeable symptoms. For those who have fallen arches or acquired flat feet, however, there may be many more symptoms, and over time you can be at higher risk for other complications.
When your feet are flat, that affects the way you carry your weight when you stand, walk, or run. Over time, this can cause other problems or further exacerbate existing issues, such as the following…
Flat foot symptoms can vary significantly from person to person, but the following are some common issues that patients with flat feet may experience…
It’s important to remember that many infants and children appear to have flat feet initially, because their arches are still developing. Flat feet can be asymptomatic, meaning the patient exhibits no symptoms. In symptomatic flat feet, the patient may experience:
If you are concerned that your child suffers from flat feet due to incorrect bone development or another condition, however, our Silverstone Podiatry team would be happy to evaluate your child’s gait to put your mind at ease.
Call our New York City podiatry office at 646.657.0070 or click here to request your Silverstone Podiatry consultation and exam with Dr. Nick Argerakis. Come see why thousands of people in Manhattan and the Tri-State area trust their foot and ankle care to Silverstone Podiatry! We proudly offer same-day and weekend appointments with virtually no wait times. Start your path back to a pain-free life today!
