Flatfoot Specialist
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Travis Montgomery, DPM, FACFAS, AMOS
Foot and Ankle Surgeon & Wound Care Specialist located in Carmel, IN
Flat feet is a common problem for many kids today, and unfortunately, it doesn’t always go away on its own. Many kids experience flat feet complications into adulthood, when the problem’s harder to correct. Fortunately, Travis Montgomery, DPM, in Carmel, Indiana, performs pediatric and adult flat foot surgery to alleviate the problem. Use online booking or call the office to learn more now.
Flatfoot Q & A
What is flat feet?
Flat feet is a condition in which you don’t have a natural foot arch. If you have flat feet, your whole foot touches the floor when standing. Children usually develop a foot arch by age 2-3. If your child doesn’t have an arch by around age 4-5, Dr. Montgomery can examine them to determine whether they suffer from flat feet.
Flat feet means more than just not having an arch: Your child could suffer from heel pain and arch pain as a direct result of flat feet. That’s why it’s always best to treat the problem early. If flat feet isn’t treated before adulthood, your child could eventually develop leg alignment problems that affect the way they walk and run.
What is the treatment for flat feet?
There are some nonsurgical flat feet treatments like orthotics and supportive shoes, but generally those solutions don’t offer significant results. Flat feet is a structural problem requiring a surgical correction.
Dr. Montgomery offers a highly advanced low-risk surgical procedure called subtalar arthroereisis for pediatric flat foot. Dr. Montgomery believes in nipping flat feet in the bud early. Children have fewer complications and faster healing than adults who undergo the same procedure, so Dr. Montgomery prefers to perform the procedure on children.
What is the recovery like after flat feet surgery?
Recovery is smooth and easy for most children, and the majority of patients are up and walking within three days of their subtalar arthroereisis procedure. Dr. Montgomery gives you customized recommendations to ensure that your child has a comfortable and completely uncomplicated recovery.
If you have flat feet surgery as an adult, you can still get excellent results. But, it’s important to understand that adults with flat feet tend to have more complex foot issues in general, and this means there’s a higher risk of complications during the procedure.
Adults also need more recovery time than children. Dr. Montgomery discusses the risks and benefits of flat feet surgery for adults, so you can decide whether it’s right for you.
At the office of Travis Montgomery, DPM, you can stop flat feet from causing lifelong problems for your child. Book an appointment online or by phone today.
