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Il trattamento del piede piatto dell’adulto

Treatment of flatfoot in adults

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Adult-acquired flatfoot encompasses a wide range of deformities. A patient in whom nonsurgical management fails should strongly consider surgical correction to avoid worsening of the deformity. However, controversy remains as to how to manage flexible deformities, especially those that are severe.

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Pace, N., Carloni, S. Il trattamento del piede piatto dell’adulto. LO SCALPELLO 26, 21–27 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11639-012-0132-y

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