Is Flat Foot Surgery Worth It? [Recovery Time & REAL RESULTS]
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- 🦶Minimally invasive flat foot surgery is currently all the rage! Is it worth considering to fix your flat feet and fallen arches?🦶
We go over the arthroereisis implant surgery scientific evidence and the results of flat foot surgery for flat feet and collapsed arches in 2020!
Surgery for flat feet is also known as overpronation surgery or arthroereisis surgery . The results for minimally invasive procedures range from 77-97% vs bone procedures which had a satisfaction of roughly 69-89%. A lot goes into considering foot surgery. We recommended fixing your biomechanical issues first!
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No orthotics have helped me. No shoes help. Only some store bought orthotics have reduced daily walking pain by maybe 15-20%.
Custom hard orthotic hurts like hell after 10 minutes.
absolutely! however i wish there were custom orthodics with more cushoning and shoes/sandles that have a rocker motion in them can assist with the foot motion for walking/running
No they don’t work
What is the cost for either one out the 2 surgery?
They don’t help at all
Shoes and inserts don’t work for people with severe flat feet. I tried everything. Recently I had major reconstructive surgery and it was the best thing I’ve done in my life! The recovery may be a lil long and painful but the results are well worth it.
Awesome, glad you are feeling better!
@@DrTomBiernacki thanks
There are absolutely stronger options, it's good that you tried the initial stuff first!
@@SOURAVEMEL how long did the relief take
@@abdullahmohammed9923 I took me 3 months to heal
I just had flat foot surgery and bunion removal on my right foot 10 days ago. Very little pain after surgery because I was prescribed pain killers . I'm now in a cast for six weeks. Hopping in a cast is horrible for me. And also sleeping on my back is killing me. Upon leaving the hospital I was given crutches I fell first week then I got a walker so much better. The worst part about being in a cast for me is using the bathroom. I go to see my doc two days.
I had my surgery done in February it’s now July and I can finally say I wake up with no pain and can walk w no pain, I’m still recovering and there’s still some positions I can’t do with my foot since it’s still healing but to all my flat footed people find an orthopedic and talk about it! It really is life changing recovery is hard but worth it in the end!
What do you mean it’s hard, does it hurt after the surgery?
Did you have the traditional or MIS? I'm glad you're painfree!
@@Spriteslamdunk hello yes there is some days I had bad pain but I had painkillers and those helped a lot !
How is it now
Hello, have you tried to wear heels after your surgery? If so how was it for you? I want to be able to wear heels. Right now with my flat feet, heels don't look so good on me.
I've really appreciated your insight on various foot conditions. I had a podiatrist recommend the traditional flat foot correction surgery. He didn't really spend a ton of time with me on it, so it scared me to consider it. I've recently had surgery for another foot issue, but I've had so many problems arise because of my flat feet lately that I'm wondering if this is an option I should consider in the future.
I'm still wanting to give the custom inserts a shot, but I keep getting them made to where they're either way too stiff or too soft and they don't include a morton's extension for my arthritis.
I’m honestly scared of surgery but my feet always hurt when I stand or walk for long periods of time and it’s a painful hurt. I’ve tried insoles that help with arch support but it feels like it hurts so much more
My feet are totally flat and pronated in. I can’t stand for 2 minutes without feeling the pain. I’m thinking about it getting it done aswell
Don’t worry I just got surgery like 3 weeks ago almost 4 and my knee used to hurt no it doesn’t and my foot doesn’t hurt anymore
@@sqlord4654 how bad were ur feet and what’s ur age. Also what type of surgery did you get done. I’m trying to get all the information as possible
@@sqlord4654 did you have flat feet
my brother got surgery on both his feet back in 2013 and 2014 because the pain of having flat feet was almost unbearable for him he tried inserts and everything before but it didn't work but ever since his surgeries he says he hasnt felt any pain or discomfort and he played soccer all throughout high school and now college so hes on his feet a lot and is all good i also have flat feet and the same surgery was offered to me back in those years but like you i was too scared to go though with it which i now do regret as i still have pain especially in my knees which is a cause of flat feet i didn't have it as bad as my brother but still surgery back when i was a young kid would have helped a lot now
Excellent video. Thanks for the great explanation.
I really enjoyed your crital thinking in regards to this issue, I have a collapsed arch in right foot and flat foot on left, I use both a custom orthodic and sports orthotic inserts with top of the line asics gel kayanos for pronation...iam a daily exerciser and quite athletic, yet am aging...with weight bearing use particularily running the custom orthodic ($480)is not enough cushioning so i wear the sports orthodic ($30)and I am able to withstand a 1km run, however I am finding that I am experiencing pain long after activity that begins in arch goes into the soleus, calf, medial and lateral sides of knee up into hamstring and buttocks, I am starting to get concerned that I may be causing myself early onset osteoarthritis due to over use with misalignment...from eatching your video I will keep doing the measures I am currently, aim to increase swimming and non weight bearing exercise and in a few years reassess if I want to run the risk of surgery. thankyou very much.
Very informative. My flat feet hurt so much. 😩
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Last summer I had my first double arthrodesis surgery and I’m about to have my second one so I’m glad that there is an updated cideo
Those can for sure be great procedures!
@@DrTomBiernackihello
I have flat feet. I used to buy all kind of comfortable shoes. I did support with a professional. Nothing works but recently I used shoes 👠 with hight heel around 4cm and the first time I could do shopping and walk for more than 5 hours at the Mall without stopping and go home without back pain or feet pain. Since then I thrown away all my old shoes and buy all with heel even training ones with high heel. Hope this help some of you
When my feet hurt, I walk on toes. Arch the foot up little like a ballerina and walk. It helps my back posture as well. Less pain or i can wear boots or wedge shoes.
I’ve had flat feet for years and after 2 ankle surgeries the pain has gotten worse. I was informed yesterday that I will need reconstruction surgery for my flat feet but don’t know if the recovery is worth it
Would the surgery help with my post tib tendinitis from over pronation? I’ve done tons of PT to build up my post tib but i’m a gymnast and all star cheerleader and i’ve been getting tons of issues lately with my ankles from my flat feet. They don’t make cheer shoes wide enough for my feet. I have nice asics and powerstep orthotics and i feel like i’m getting more issues..
Does that pin stay there forever? Would you be able to do sports after recovery?
my dad is in his late 50s and is about 5'3" and 125 lbs he has flat feet and he uses inserts but still experiences awful pain in pretty much his entire lower body feet, ankles, calves, knees, lower back all that because of his flat feet would you think it's a good idea to have that pin surgery for him? my brother had the 2nd surgery you talked about where he was in a cast for a few months some years ago and it worked really well for him but my dad cant really have that surgery because the recovery time is too long
I have PTTD. Still in stage 1. I am doing everything I can not to have surgery. I have worn boot, aircast brace, now UCBL inserts. I only wear tennis shoes . ASICS AND Brooks. praying I get relief
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Can you still play sports (professional) after the surgery?
my brother doesn't play pro but he had surgery on both his feet back in 2013 and 2014 and he played soccer all throughout high school and now college without any discomfort so i believe it would be possible to play pro after surgery
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May I ask, is there any chance that after the intensive rexonstructive surgery, the foot starts to get painful again?
I have had my reconstruction surgery 4 years ago. Now, my ankels are painful with a burning sensation along with the whole foot. What should I be doing?
i just saw a doctor today and he suggested that if i really wanted the surgery i could either have it done on my right leg and keep my left leg alone because i have a stronger ankle on my left or do both. I chose the do both option and the doctor said it’s a 70% that the surgery might help and it is not a small matter because i am still in my teenage years. The surgery he wanted to do was a keyhole surgery at the back of my ankle and insert a plastic-like polymer into my foot in the front. I have a SPEC scan coming up soon in 2 weeks time, i have tried OMEPRAZOLE and DICLOFENAC but every time i take it i get an extremely painful stomach ache and watery stool for hours. I have an extra lodged inside right behind my ankle in both feet.
This is exactly what my left foot does and I have been crippled years from a hip issue I know is from a collapsed arch but how to get drs to listen.
We were given the option of ProStop for our son’s very flat feet-he is only six. It looks like a conical plug with a threading that is put between a different area of the foot than the pin. It is supposedly very minimal surgery-walk that day... back to normal activity after a week or so. Is this something you have seen before?
I have PTTD after many years of continuous standing and walking at work. After over 2 years of exercises and orthotics adjusted by a podiatrist with a heel wedge, I am mostly pain free, unless I overdo it.
i had this surgery secondary to a ankle fracture surgery 9 month before. All I can say is I wish I had never done it. I have done so much physical therapy at home and in clinic. Now they are talking about hardware removal. I have completely given up hope for my foot and will have to purchase two pairs of shoes in different sizes and widths for the rest of my life.
damn im thinking about getting it done but seeing reactions like this put me off. could u give us more details on how ur foot was pre and after surgery?
It depends how bad your pain is now, if its really bad you will have to weigh that against the long recovery time
@@nicoleimmerheiser6429 yh mine is really bad i get pain through my whole body
@@amirs3739 than you'll have to get it done, it won't get anything but worse
I spoke to the top Foot and Ankle Orthopedic Surgeons at the Hospital for Special Surgery and the don't seem to perform the stent or pin surgery but rather take them out of unsatisfied patients. I injured my PTT from Ironman Triathlon competition and what helped me was wearing orthotics, avoiding running up hills or longterm use of the elliptical. If you're in stage I or II of PTTD then start conservative, but if your malleolus is dragging on the ground then it might be time to discuss the FDL tendon transfer with your Orthopedic Surgeon. The new tendon will be weaker than a normal tendon but a win win for an abnormal or torn tendon. All injuries and pain suck so try and find a workaround.
I want it done right. I just had lateral column lengthening, cotton osteotomy and calcaneal osteotomy and this is the way to go.
@Nurse Joy You had flat feet, or it was other problem?
@Angie Saint Springfield I have the same thing going on with my majorly flat feet, popping loudly with almost every step, feels like I’m dragging my feet, and very weak ankles, sounds like this is the route I must go.
@Angie Saint Springfield Thats great :D And what with your aesthetic of gait? My is quite bad, I think it's because of flat feet :/
@Angie Saint Springfield Ok :) But you have HyProCure implants yes?
@Angie Saint Springfield ?
I had a pin put in years ago and it was so painful even after a few months that it had to be removed. I heard they stopped doing that procedure.
I have had a slightly flat feet since birth but 7 years ago, i had a fracture in the left foot(Metatarsal) bone and was treated, but after a while my left foot became flat much larger than the right foot. Does the fracture relate to the flat foot?
What to do when having custom orthodics and good shoes there is still a lot of pain and leg pain ?
(150 pound woman, no arthritis)
Also: What do you think of stem cell
treatment for ligaments of flat feet ?
The right shoes and custom orthotics simply do not work for me. They used to and that was only for a few hours. I wear very high wedged shoes (luckily I'm a woman) to survive. If not the pain in my ankles, knees, and back would be unbearable.
Kindly make a video on hyprocure surgery.
I really enjoy your videos. They are very informative. The only issue I am having is what does a competitive gymnast do? You suggest a 'good shoe' but unfortunately not all sports allow you to wear a show. I will look into the ankle brace. If you have any suggests for my 12 year old gymnasts with some upper foot left foot pain please share!
Thanks for sharing!! Thanks for the great response! 😊❤🙏
Yes, gymnasts do not compete or train in shoes. However, in between they use shoes as other people, and that would be the time to use the best shoes possible. Even walking at home, taking a dog out, shopping, and to school in quality shoes will benefit the health and well-being of their feet and knees! That could, over time, translate into less pain and greater strength of the athlete's knees and feet.
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Yeah, I know nothing about my feet, before these videos I thought my ankle was responsible for my foo-im not finishing that sentence out of embarrassment
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peroneal spastic flatfoot is what I have and been researching and my doctor told
Me it’s a long recovery for surgery is it true?
I had a 9 degree angle arch and it hurt every time I walked now after surgery it’s great
Amazing advice from Omni man
is this the same as hyprocure or a different procedure
What if yourankle starts fallingin/downward and creates A LOT of pain ?
Are foot exercises to cause hypertrophy in the arch worth it?
So im 6ft and 280 pounds. I have orthotics but they're not very useful. After stamding for a long day at work (minimal walking) my feet feel lile they're burning. I cant stand for more than a couple hours at a time. Is this due to my weight or is it the flat feet? Also is this surgery recommended for someone my size ?
I was told that my Taylor joint needs fused for the pain my foot is flat but it been that way for long my pain is RR were you are putting that pin inside the joint worth this work they told me that I had lots were and tear in that joint. Would the pin work for me
I don't have flat feet but I have shin pain and it's there for many months I'm 17 and athelete i believe I overpronate bit not much
Please tell me which can help me can i cure my overpronation cause it's small
This is exactly my issue I have severe arthritis I'm getting the ankel fusion this month
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Tried almost all over the counter inserts and even 2 sets of custom orthotics... when I put my full weight on it, my foot just slides down in flattens. Its been a few years, getting worse and now my knees and hips are getting painful. Hard to walk in from the parking lot at work.
I have pttd in one of my ankles. A week ago my foot completely flattened and now I am in pain constantly. Inserts aren't working for me anymore so I need to have surgery to fix this and end my pain
When little my orthotics were cast with my feet being held up slightly lifted (like if wearing a bit of a heel) while laying on my stomach. And so the actual orthotic had a tiny bit of a heel as well as going up a bit higher than usual for additional support. I had to wear mid or high tops so they wouldn’t show but that offered even more support. They broke and the podiatrist school was closed down and custom orthotics aren’t made like this and they don’t help as much anymore 😢
Podiatrist yes to Subtalar Arthrodesis (SA), but Orthopedist no to it. Orthopedist said that SA still results in impingement (big pain) via the rod instead and so while the scans and visuals are good the pain is bad. Orthopedist said they had to remove these due to people’s pain. I want to know if I can do high impact sports with the SA or if the traditional surgeries are better?
I have Posterial Tibial Tendonitis Disorder and I was born with no arches. Around 24 yrs ago I started wearing custom shoe orthotics and wearing different shoes due to pain caused by my flat feet. It worked wonders for my pain up until 15 years later when I fractured my ankle and was diagnosed with PTTD.
For the past 6 years I can no long stand in one spot for too long, ride a bike or go for a jog without my ankle swelling or me limping for the next week or 2 and being in extreme pain. I got 3 different opinions from Orthopedic surgeons and a foot and ankle restoration specialist last year. All told me I needed surgery. One told me to avoid custom bracing but If i wanted to shy away from surgery that i could switch jobs and have a desk job. The others told me that the last straw before surgery was getting a custom brace which I have now. The brace speeds up recovery time and reduces my pain a little which allows me to walk a little better when its inflamed. I also aquired Plantar Fasciitis in both of my feet not long after my fracture and it bothers me often, especially in my left foot which is my good one. It's because of my bad right ankle, since my left foot will overcompensate for when my other foot is inflamed. I always change shoes or wear sandals after my 9 hour shift everyday. I was going to get some recovery type sandals but my foot was borderline hanging off the edge because of my flatness. One Dr suggested minimum invasive calf surgery for my tendon. Where they cut my fascia in my calf and lengthen it, since its believed that calf tightness is the cause of many types of foot pain.
I'm currently doing weekly sessions of accupuncture for my ankle and its helping the pain allot but I dont know if it's a solution for long term pain management.
I want surgery but fear that I'll never be able to ride a bike again afterwards, do the type of work I enjoy and fear the recovery process. With my situation can you think of anything that might alleviate my pain before considering surgery?
Also I gained around 80lbs during my recovery from my fracture I'm now at 270 lbs. Would weight loss of 50+ lbs significantly reduce my pain and swelling do you think?
Unfortunately I'm not able to be specific for your case, but in general with situations like these we find that there is constant stress and inflammation leading to sore nonflexibile muscles, less weight and the best possible health definitely always help in every situation, then good shoes, insoles, bracing, exercises such as resistance training over repetitive running/walking and then controlled increases in flexibility are usually best. Surgery is sometimes beneficial, but personally we feel we are getting away from it more and more with better PT, home care/OT and better shoes and products on the market. Surgery won't guarantee pain relief Unfortunately but can help.
@@DrTomBiernacki What are some examples of better OT, PT and home care? In 2016 I was out of work for 3 months due to my ankle and underwent PT for those months as well as resistance exercises at home. My ankle was better for 2.5 years but then it came back and worse then ever. PT only worked for so long. I've suggested PT to my Dr and he says it's only going to be a temporary fix like my last time, that it's not going work. I've also mentioned weightloss and was told it wouldn't do much. I was told I've tried everything non surgical, that most people only need insoles and changing shoes, just like you are saying. The shoes I wear are Hoka One One Bondi, these were recommended by my Dr. They help alot but only do so much.
I have hyprocure implants in both of my feet. I love it and have no regret having that implants.
Excellent input, I really appreciate it! Can you tell us a little bit more about how your experience has gone?
@@DrTomBiernacki hey thanks for taking interest into my testimony. So I had bunionectomy plus hyprocure implants on both of my feet. I have hypermobile joints hence I have flexible flat feet and that makes me the perfect candidate for hyprocure. Based on my experience, the procedure for hyprocure implants was short, simple and fast. It took about 20-30 minutes. It was done under spinal anaesthesia in my country. The incision wound was only like 1-2cm. The wound itself wasn't painful but the stretching of ligaments and tendons does. Since flat feet have shorter ligaments due to the bony structural collapse, when it was repositioned, it stretched some of the ligaments and tendons in the foot. But the pain was manageable when I took anti-inflammatory drugs. As for when I started walking, my podiatrist advised to not start walking until the stitches is taken off. The stitches was off after 2 weeks, so I started walking then with the help of orthotics/ankle guard to give support and reduced the pain. It took me around 2 months to not feel the pain and was able to drive and walk normally. I didn't even feel the implants. Although walking 'normal' like other people was a bit difficult at first because I was so used to walking with overpronated feet. Physiotherapy really helped to guide me on how to walk normally. Overall for me, my body able to accept this implants and my overall lifestyle changed like I have less lower back pain, no pressure on arch and less calves cramp. I'm able to stand and walk for a long time without having all those symptoms. As for running, jumping or doing other vigorous activities, I'm not able to comment on that yet since I just had these procedures done 4 months ago. But so far I'm satisfied with my current condition. I'm so sorry for the long explanation. I'm trying to make it short but i really hope that my testimony can help others to decide if they're advised to have this procedure.
@@DrTomBiernacki oh and I forgot to mention that I used the orthotics only at the early stage of recovery when I started walking after the surgery. It helps to support the new arch and reduces the pain. After 2 weeks I can walk without the orthotics. But I do use them sometimes, I mean I already bought them so might as well use them. But I'm just trying to emphasise that I don't need the orthotics once I can walk normally. The arch stays in shape even when I walk on flat surfaces.
@@m1992seishun heyy I also got it done in my right ankle in August 2022. But it still hurts today. R u also facing the same situation?
Hello thank u do mush for ur testimony Ia have the same probleme as u over pronation due to weak and short ligaments and I have hyprocure procedure after 3 weeks I'm just waiting and feeling scared that k don't see a good result I have a question did u suffered before from postural imbalances because of this pronation of feet ? Cz I have a myriad of posture imbalances that I couldn't fix hyperlordosis rounded shoulders anterior pelvic tilt lateral pelvic tilt winged scapula due to muscles weakness after a loog time I realized all this is because of my pronated feet that I didn't payed attention now I have to do this procedure to realign my feet my hip and knees after this I should start the postural correction stretching calves and adductors and strengthening my arch , glutes and hip hamstring after that I could fix my rounded shoulders and lordosis is that a good protocol ?
My doctor says (for what I remember) that I need it? So do I?
Are there any procedures available for replacement of ligaments and/or tendons? I blew up my right ankle early 2015 and it's never been the same. On top of that I've had 4 surgeries on my left, 5 on the right, and I'm severely flat-footed 😞
I appreciate this help. Would this help heal my shin splints i get
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I hate I can sprint alot more due to shin splints from flat foot
@@afiqjaffarran same
Been using the insoles for years, professionally fitted at different places, & regular new army boots, they just get crushed after a few days, & my hip is killing me. Its all on one side only, I limp, & I am not overweight. I definitely would rather try the surgery as nothing elss has worked & I can't do any of my hobbies anymore.
czcams.com/video/5M7ngir46yQ/video.html Take a look at this video; even though you don't have osteoarthritis, the concepts of a biomechanical exam may be the answer for you. Generally, an orthotic is a tool that can help hold the foot straight, but if a knee, hip, hamstring, glute, thigh, or lower back is tight, it will injure those muscles. The key is being held straight while massaging, loosening, stretching & strengthening the tight joints/muscles while gradually holding them more straight. Surgery general, will not fix these issues and may lead to even bigger injuries.
Would this am effect any chances of me going into the airforce?
I had the pin placed and I had to get it removed because I could not tolerate it. Everytime I stepped down from stairs I had pain.
Insoles work great love my over the counter insoles
@@lilyc5802 those floppy inserts make it worse for me to, I've got proper orthotics that are pretty good
With the Bone Surgery do they put screws in? Two years ago they told me I had Os Trigonum and they'd have me off for 2-3 weeks, now they are saying 2 months and needing to do screws in my feet. My feet buckle over, I have so much pain after standing for 2-3 hours and the next day I have a hard time to stand.
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I've had this all my life, however never considered getting it fix like this because other than rather quickly deforming all my shoes and some discomfort from running over 3 miles ive never had much problems, my other muscles and tendons seemed to have grown used to the shape of my feet. I've walked 25km a day for several days when on vacation and regularly walk everywhere and the discomfort is non existent, im scared that im gonna ruin my foot for nothing. I have what you could call severe flat feet, meaning i have normally zero arch, but i can fake it rather easily if i think about it, just cant hold it for more than a few hundred steps, haven't used orthotics since 18 and im now 33, they never really did anything for me. what concerns me is that i've heard many people complain that about 50 years of age i could get problems and maybe i should get it fixed now, but i really don't want to be in bed for months and the regular operation to me seems to be out of a gore movie should i fix it?
I think you should do it because you will not regret it when you turn 50
No you shouldn’t. When you can no longer walk only then consider surgeries because no surgery is 100% success…
The issue with faking it I’m seeing is that it overworks your ankle overtime to the point that you will develop arthritis at the ankle and once the arthritis sets in the Dr won’t want to perform the flatfoot surgery.
Do exercises work at all for fallen arches? I have a fallen arch in one foot from an old injury and I was wondering if I should even bother with the exercises?
Yes try the exercises. The muscles in the foot determine the resting positions of bones.
So for my whole life I've been dealing with flatfeet. Both my arches in the feet are collapsed. Causing tremendous pain in both sides of my ankles and claves. And i think it also causes my hammertoes.
What you showed me and how they help correct this, it something i will nr talking to my consultant surgeon about in a few months. I'm asking for the surgeey. Thamks
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I have supporter inside my shoes but pain is really bad. Weirdly enough it gets pretty bad during push ups after transitioning from a squat. Do I have some other underlying issues or is it just really shitty flat feet supporters that I bought (Which is custom made).
Would you recommend this over the Hyprocure procedure?
How is a heel slide osteotomy screw not installed flush and the osteotomy not line up properly 1 week postop? The surgeon owned his error but I still don't understand HOW this happened. Plus they use fluoroscopy to verify positioning! I am still shaking my head hear with this crappy news I received today
Will this help with my ankle inverting and spraining?
I have flat feet and I have to wear heels almost everyday to keep my feet from hurting and developing plantar fasciitis. It sucks.
This prevents pronation, but what about supination?
Hey had flat foot surgery not sure exactly which method was used but my wound broke down 2 months after the surgery and still healing now! my bone hasnt started healing yet and I am 18! My surgeon told me to go out of a plaster cast and to partial weight bearing with a wound on my heel and no bone healing, do u think that sounds right what would u suggest ?
how are you doing now
I'm curious mr doctor.. my sister and I had fight almost three years ago now and in this fight basically I sincerely don't know how. But anywhere in the process my high arch bone ended being shifted completely out of place to where you can see the bone slightly sticking out... like you can tell it not supposed to be there and my family doctor started honestly getting crappy and told me there was nothing I could do about it until a few weeks ago my hubby found out about flat foot reconstruction surgery.. and basically long story short... do you think this surgery something I should keep looking into for my foot???
I had it a month ago now i can start to walk, but while im walking my foot is on its side and i cant straighten it out i dont know what to do
What part of the world this DR is ???
I can tell you from 60 years of orthotics there has been none, zero, that haven't been defeated by time and weight, and have caused more pain at the point of contact than without them. They are part of a plan, and the theory is sound, but they are also designed and touted by people that don't use them. For me it has been like bringing the floor up at the point of correction to bear a disproportionate amount of the total weigh to be distributed. Fix the mechanics further upstream, in the joints of foot.
Could you explain in some simple words. Found difficult to understand. I may sound mean bit i really wanted to understand by what you meant
@@nadeemsmartyhe stated that custom orthotics don’t fix the root cause of the problem (they don’t) and you will have the same mechanical issues overtime.
@@thestylemind4922 than what should i do . I have flat feet and have constant pain. It subsides when i wear orthotics in my shoes. I need help
@@nadeemsmarty I would consider surgery but do your research and speak to a few orthopedic surgeons. Calcaneal Osteotomy with an FDL tendon transfer may address the issue. I wouldn’t consider the surgery in the video because it doesn’t fix the root cause, which in a lot of cases is a disabled posterior tibial tendon. Your posterior tibial tendon is responsible for the arch in your foot. That tendon has to be replaced by one of the two tendons used to hold your 4 toes down.
After fully healing can one play sports like soccer?
58 years of insoles has not helped me. Due my flexible pes planus I am now so knocked knee I can barely walk a mile and it hurts. Swimming is the only exercise I can tolerate. This has led to a lifetime of inactivity. It really sucks.
I suffer from flexible flat feet not severe one gonna admit it but I'm really unconfident and uncomfortable with it I'm tired of the shape and misaligned feet and knees I've developed because of this especially that suffer from it from my adolescence when I was 12 now I'm 24 I learnt there are conservative surgery's for flexible flat feet could they being applied also for not severe flexible flat feet ? Cz I really want to get a surgery no matter the recovery time I'll need to have after it just want to get ride of this problem thank u for all who could answer my question and thank for your video it's so informative
Will my arch collapse again if I do heavy army training?
I wish I can see pictures after surgery.
I had the surgery on my right foot back in 2019 it’s not working for me, I’m going to have to talk to my surgeon and tell him to remove the screws and plates because my feet stiffen up and I have to walk it out and it’s just horrible. I walk on the side of my feet I only have it on the right foot and I don’t wanna have it on the left foot and it’s just not helping me I was better just being flat footed, I really want it removed, It’s just been a pain ever since 2019
I had a faulty doctor end my basketball career and cut my posterior tibial tendon when he was supposed to have me rest for 6 wks so I don’t have an arch in one foot. I would need the FDL transfer and the osteotomy. I don’t think the pin would work for me.
Back in 2006 I went and saw a foot doctor and he confirmed I was flat footed which is what I thought. I always had lots of pain in my feet back and legs. He said I could get surgery or get a plastered cast insoles of my feet. I was in my 20s at that time and went for the insoles. I always regretted not getting the surgery as my feet hurt all the time and have gotten worse over time. Now I am in my 40s and have kidney stones and other health issues and I want my feet fixed to relieve my pain. However I went to a few foot doctors and they are all refusing to give me the surgery. I am going to save up some money and go across the border to the USA and just pay to get the surgery done because no doctors will help me here in Canada.
Why are the doctors in Canada refusing to give you the surgery? I'm a Canadian with flat feet as well.
@@drewpatterson8261 I think they don't want to do it because foot surgery is risky. They keep telling me to just use insoles or have specialty insoles but they don't work they don't reduce my pain but the doctors still say no to surgery :(
i have a question are you able to use those inserts for life or do those only work for a certain amount of time?
It depends a lot on the severity, but generally people benefit from longer term inserts, they don't always need to be all the time.
@@DrTomBiernacki okay thanks!
Is surgery suitable for a 14-year-old with severe flat feet ? My son constantly complains of pain and discomfort. He’s been in a cast twice as his heel plates swelled up, and inserts have not worked. He plays football and he looks like he’s running with his feet in cement blocks. He also has knocked knees.
Prayers for your son. My daughter is 12 and we’re going to have the surgery for the pin done. I pray it helps her
I want to become athletes if surgery is can I select for national
Hello Doctor, can you do a video on the Brazilian foot lift?
Is it worth it for Diabetics with Charcot foot?
I've had flat feet since I was a kid. It really started bothering me at 16, I had a lot of knee, hip and lower back pain. Got custom orthotics, worked for about 10 years. Last year, my pain started getting pretty bad, I thought it was maybe just time to get a new pair of orthotics made. Didn't help. I went in for a calcaneal evans osteotomy on the 29th of March and I am sincerely hoping that this will help me in the long run. I miss my 5k fun walks and half marathons. I couldn't do any of them in the last 3 years because my onw foot would always end up blistered, bunch of hematomas and it would be sore for days after. I'm looking forward to getting back to a more active lifestyle after my recovery is over.
Can you please say whether you were able to get back to physical activities after recovery from surgery? Jogging, gym exercises etc.?
@@underbjorn Hi there! Gym exercises were probably possible after about 4 to 5 months, however, jogging only really started being enjoyable from the 6th or 7th month. Before that I would jog and have pain in my foot/ankle for about 3 days afterwards. I go into more detail about everything on my own recovery videos if you wanna check those out.
@@neliavisagie did you get your both feet operated ?
@@sr6748 Hi there, no, it was only my left foot that had problems. My right foot was all good.
@@neliavisagie how is ur backpain now ?
My son has extremely pronated flat feet along with tarsel coalition in both feet. He is 20 years old. Is there anything that can help him and would this help him considering he is also dealing with tarsel coalition?
czcams.com/video/j3SYveTXCTM/video.html this video should help I just made it
In my experience while yes it is difficult to do anything to 100% stop a tarsal coalition, it is beneficial to use proper shoes and insoles, most of my patients have almost no problems while doing this and even working heavy labor jobs
I had to have the stent removed. It had shifted.
Shoes and inserts only work so much, honestly they didn’t work for me and I’m on my feet 12 hours a day at work. I had to get the Hyprocure surgery and I will admit, it really does work. My feet are aligned, and I no longer feel horrible ankle pain.
Absolutely no one is saying it doesn't work, it's just that there are real risks to these procedures and that they should not be first line treatment. Personally I see 95% success without moving onto surgery, although many people want it right away. Knee, hip and foot implants can have issue in the future as well, 10, 20 and 30 years down the road lead to reoperations and future issues.
I agree, of course they shouldn’t be first line treatments, and no one is saying they should be. But if shoes and inserts don’t work, then other options are available that do. I know people with this procedure that have not had any issues for over 10 years.
I'm really happy you are pain free, and you sound like a great candidate for the procedure that is doing well!
I'm a big believer in getting to the root cause of pain, and it's not just orthotics and shoes, but work optimization, muscle and strength optimization and much more, there is always other options. The results of surgery are not bad but there are always ways to get creative and find a solution for everyone.
Michigan Foot Doctors very true. Thank you. I hope your business continues to be a success through this pandemic. Thanks for your video and input.
I have a type 2 accessory navicular bone and I’ve been in pain since i was 13 and im 23 now. I have a really bad flat foot so my doctor told me to try insoles and if it doesnt work then i will be needing surgery. In that case what type of surgery i will be getting?
It is called kidner procedure. I had it done for painful accessory navicular syndrome. However, I have never fully recovered and my right foot is much worse off than before.
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Can it increase height in adults?
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Thank you!
My son is 12 y.o. and his flat foot hurts. He wears custom soles for 2 years and we buy him good shoes but he is still in pain. We are about to do the arthriereisis surgery but Im soo scared. Someone had an experience with this surgery with his child?
If I did this surgery, would I be able to join the army? I have flat feet and the pain is UNBELIEVABLE!!! I feel like my feet are on fire. Not only that but also my knees, back and neck usually hurt because of it.
We know you want a more detailed response, and believe us if allowed we would love to give more specific information.
Unfortunately we have to let you know how important it is to see your podiatrist in person to get a more detailed response.
There are just so many variables and risks for giving information without a proper physical exam in person.
Good luck and we hope you feel better soon. We really appreciate you as a fan!
@@DrTomBiernacki Understood! Btw, after seeing this video, you gave me hope that one day my feet will be better and encouraged me to see a good podiatrist ASAP. I really appreciate the amount of efforts you're putting in your videos. Keep up the good work!
@@Absolution707 did you see the podiatrist? I have flat feet too and i want to join the army
@@edenrudi8530 not yet but I'll keep you updated once I see one 👍🏻
I am flat footed and I served in the Army.
Can I wear heigh heels 👠 after the serger
I have fibrous calcaneonavicular coalition in both feet; mine “popped loose” and turned to bone when I tried orthotics because they raise the front of the calcaneus; now they hit even when my ankle rolls in the slightest; I would give anything for them not to hit and swell after a long day on my feet; I have “all” the shoes and all the orthotics and nothing really works; in 4 years they have taken me from a relatively normal life to daily problems forcing my feet flat
Ouch, ya that is definitely not a regular problem for sure. Those can be very difficult and challenging for sure.
I call them life ruiners; I end up changing shoes every 4 days; I own them all
They did have a good study that showed people who changed shoes at lunchtime had much less.pain
By a fairly large number as well about 70% pain reduction, the reasoning was the air pockets in the material compress throughout the day and this significantly decreased the rate of compression
Michigan Foot Doctors I notice that; I get pain every 3 days; these coalitions are like a driving force making me have flexible flat feet; didn’t even know they existed until 36yo; 39 now and I am done; they have ripped my feet apart; one resectioned; it grew back; should have fixed the flat collapsing foot while we were in there
In sports if we have flat fee t any problem
Can it create arches again??
As a basketball player, it’s an absolute no go for a stiff shoe, no way
What trainers would you recommend for flat feet or post 6 month surgery? I'm struggling to find a suitable one.
Sorry I know you posted this 4 months ago but I have flat feet and I’m going to get surgery but i really recommend ASICS trainers they are great for flat feet.
@@erinworthington2074 did you get it done?
I had flat folt reconstructive surgery at the end of August and my dr. told me it is now ok to start wearing a shoe and walking on my foot. It's painful but not nearly as painful as it was after surgery. It seems like my foot is going outward now instead of inward like before but I assume that's because I'm not used to using the repaired foot. I'm sure physical therapy will help me walk on it properly. That will take place in about 1 or 2 weeks. Hope this helps flat footers!
Thanks for sharing. I hope things go well for you. Please update us in a few months🙂
Any updates ??
What are the updates on your feet? Are you satisfied with the results?