From Asymptomatic Flatfoot to Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity: Peritalar Subluxation Is the Main Driver of Symptoms.

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[Indexed for MEDLINE] Conflict of interest statement: Disclosure: This study had part of its costs supported by an internal seed grand from the University of Iowa. The Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest forms are provided with the online version of the article ( http://links.lww.com/JBJS/I752 ). 16. J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2024 Aug 15;32(16):e795-e806. doi: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00832. Epub 2023 Dec 15. Orthotic Devices for the Foot and Ankle. An TW(1), Berke G, Beattie W, Chan JY. Author information: (1)From the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Stanford University, Stanford, CA (An, Berke, and Chan) and Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL (Beattie). Millions of Americans wear ankle-foot orthotic devices for protection, pain relief, and deformity correction. Inquiries about off-the-shelf and custom devices are a common reason for evaluation with a foot and ankle surgeon or general orthopaedic surgeon. Despite limited high-quality evidence for their use, these devices can have a notable clinical impact on physical function. An up-to-date understanding of orthotic device options and their appropriate use in managing musculoskeletal pathologies applies to all orthopaedic providers. This review aims to categorize orthosis types and provide specific device recommendations for common adult conditions such as flatfoot, cavovarus foot, and ankle instability. Collaboration with a certified orthotist can help patients achieve functional and recreational goals with the use of appropriately designed and applied orthoses. Copyright © 2023 by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-23-00832