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By Mr Thomas Crompton
21.09.20
Paediatric orthopaedics

Flat feet in kids: does my child need treatment?

Flat feet in very young children is natural, however, the majority grow out of it by the time they reach the age of five. If they don't, it may be the case that they need some form of treatment. Mr Thomas Crompton, a leading consultant paediatric orthopaedic surgeon, looks at why some children never develop arches, the problems it can cause and what can be done about it.