Will my child grow out of flat feet?

In young children the fat pad under the sole and flexible joints often make the foot look flat, and in many the arch appears as they grow. Still, it should be checked if the heel tilts markedly outward, if the child says the foot hurts after walking for a while, or if they tire more easily than other children.

When should I bring my child in?

Come in if the child dislikes walking or complains of foot or calf pain after walking a while, if one shoe wears down noticeably more than the other, or if the two feet look different. We check the arch and heel alignment with a foot pressure test and X-ray.

Can insoles alone correct it?

Corrective insoles reduce pain and hold the foot in position, but where the deformity has progressed structurally they will not change its shape on their own. Depending on the stage of growth and the degree of deformity, we decide between observation, bracing and surgery.

Pediatric Orthopedics

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Pediatric flatfoot

발 안쪽 아치가 낮아 쉽게 피로하고 통증이 생기는 상태를 진단합니다.

소아정형 질환은 성장과 함께 자연히 좋아지는 경우와, 시기를 놓치면 교정이 어려워지는 경우가 함께 있습니다. 정확한 구분이 치료의 시작입니다.

Pediatric flatfoot conditions

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소아평발 질환

소아의 발은 지방조직이 두껍고 관절의 움직임이 커체중 부하 시 평발로 오인될 가능성이 있어 바른 검사가 필요합니다.

발바닥의 아치는 5-6세에 나타나기 시작해 6-8세 이후에 완성되므로 소아 대부분은 평발 모양을 띠는 경우가 많습니다. 평발은 유연성 평발과 강직성 평발로 나눌 수 있습니다.

장시간 보행 및 운동시 쉽게 피로해지며 통증이 있다.
The inner side of the shoe sole wears down badly.
The ankle is twisted or sprained often.

Causes

Genetic predisposition · After-effects of injury · Poor walking habits

How it is diagnosed

History and physical examination — The specialist takes your symptoms, medical history and daily habits, then examines you to reach a diagnosis.

X-ray — X-rays pass through the body and the differences in shadow they leave are used for diagnosis.

MRI — High-resolution imaging of what X-ray cannot show: soft tissue, muscle, ligament and cartilage, along with nerves and vessels.

Exbody scan — Quantified reports, 3D images and simulation videos visualize muscle imbalance, joint asymmetry, weight distribution and the body's central axis from the front, side and back to analyze posture.

비수술 · 시술 치료

Pediatric flatfoot

Manual and exercise therapy
A physiotherapist uses release techniques and joint mobilisation, guided by anatomy, to reduce pain and restore function.
Physical therapy
열, 얼음, 공기, 광선, 전기, 초음파, 중력 등을 활용하여 통증 완화하거나 손상된 조직의 치유를 보다 빠르게 촉진시킵니다.
Custom insoles
이학적 검사와 보행 분석을 통해 개인별 맞춤 깔창을 제작, 무너진 발의 구조를 개선시키고 통증을 완화시킵니다.

Pediatric flatfoot FAQ

Will my child grow out of flat feet?: In young children the fat pad under the sole and flexible joints often make the foot look flat, and in many the arch appears as they grow. Still, it should be checked if the heel tilts markedly outward, if the child says the foot hurts after walking for a while, or if they tire more easily than other children.
When should I bring my child in?: Come in if the child dislikes walking or complains of foot or calf pain after walking a while, if one shoe wears down noticeably more than the other, or if the two feet look different. We check the arch and heel alignment with a foot pressure test and X-ray.
Can insoles alone correct it?: Corrective insoles reduce pain and hold the foot in position, but where the deformity has progressed structurally they will not change its shape on their own. Depending on the stage of growth and the degree of deformity, we decide between observation, bracing and surgery.

Pediatric Orthopedics care pathway

Consultation and examination

We check gait, posture, the pattern of pain and the growth history.

Imaging

X-ray shows bone alignment, the growth plates and bone age, and an Exbody posture scan checks balance and body alignment.

Choosing a direction

관찰·보조기·수술 중 성장 단계에 맞는 방법을 정합니다.

Growth follow-up

치료 후에도 성장에 따른 변화를 정기적으로 확인합니다.

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