Etiology of Pes Planus in Children
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What is the primary cause of acquired pes planus?

  • Ligamentous laxity
  • Lack of neuromuscular control
  • Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction (correct)
  • Flexibility of the arch

    • At what age do most children develop normal arches?

  • 5 or 6 (correct)
  • 9 or 10
  • 7 or 8
  • 3 or 4

    • What serves to protect the arch during early childhood?

  • Neuromuscular control
  • Posterior tibial tendon
  • Fat pad under the medial longitudinal arch (correct)
  • Ligamentous laxity

    • What is the function of the posterior tibial tendon?

    <p>Support the arch as well as inversion and plantarflexion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significantly correlated with the tendency of the longitudinal arch to collapse in early childhood?

    <p>Obesity in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of flexible pes planus in children?

    <p>Ligamentous laxity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a cause of acquired pes planus?

    <p>Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the posterior tibial tendon?

    <p>Supporting inversion and plantarflexion of the foot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group is posterior tibial tendon dysfunction most common?

    <p>Females over the age of 40 with comorbidities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves to protect the arch during early childhood?

    <p>Fat pad under the medial longitudinal arch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is significantly correlated with the tendency of the longitudinal arch to collapse in early childhood?

    <p>Obesity in children</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following conditions is NOT associated with an increased risk of developing pes planus?

    <p>Metatarsal stress fracture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor contributing to acquired flat foot deformity?

    <p>Excessive tension in the triceps surae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soft tissue component is NOT part of the support for the medial longitudinal arch?

    <p>Deltoid ligament</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In children, which condition may result in rigid pes planus?

    <p>Tarsal coalition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a rare cause of rigid pes planus that usually develops during childhood?

    <p>Accessory navicular bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common risk factor for developing pes planus?

    <p>Sensory neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may lead to acquired pes planus especially if poorly controlled?

    <p>Rheumatoid arthritis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of rigid pes planus?

    <p>Accessory navicular bone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ligamentous laxity may result in pes planus?

    <p>Down syndrome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What may play a role in contributing to an acquired flat foot deformity?

    <p>Obesity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition may result in Charcot arthropathy leading to midfoot collapse over time?

    <p>Sensory neuropathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential cause of acquired pes planus in children?

    <p>Tarsal coalition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which soft tissue injury may lead to pes planus?

    <p>$1(2+3)$ calcaneal injury</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common risk factor for developing pes planus?

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    Where does acquired pes planus usually develop during childhood?

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