Flat foot, also known as pes planus or pes valgus ... the foot is performed to analyze the foot mechanics. If the pain is severe, doctors may recommend imaging tests, such as x-ray, CT scan ...

Share on Pinterest Cavan Images/Getty Images Doctors may refer to flat feet as fallen arches or pes planus. When a person has flat feet, there is usually a gap beneath the inner part of the foot ...

Foot disorders such as hallux valgus and pes planus are more common in African-Americans than whites, according to research conducted by investigators at the University of North Carolina at Chapel ...

Opens in a new tab or window A large cohort study has confirmed several risk factors associated with hallux valgus: female sex, African-American race, older age, pes planus and knee/hip ...