Idiopathic Symptomatic Planovalgus Foot- Current Concepts in Minimally Invasive Correction

Abstract

This paper presents a literature review and the author’s current recommended surgical treatment for idiopathic symptomatic planovalgus foot. This condition has gained recognition as a diagnosis entity over the past several years. There have only been brief case reports prior to this paper. The authors aim to describe the anatomical and morphological features indicative of idiopathic pes planovalgus (ISP). This also includes the distinct features of the flat medial arch and how the medial rotation of the talus affects the different types of ISP.ISP, in essence, is a diagnosis of exclusion. It is distinct from conditions such as tibilias posterior failure and as such, the approach to management is different.