Congenital flat feet
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What is congenital flat feet?
Flat feet or pes planus is a condition in which the arch or instep of the foot collapses and comes in contact with the ground. In some individuals, this arch never develops while they are growing.
Common symptoms reported by people with congenital flat feet
Treatments taken by people for congenital flat feet

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Who has congenital flat feet on PatientsLikeMe?
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 35 say congenital flat feet is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 3 | |
| 30s | 10 | |
| 40s | 6 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 20 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 39 | |
| Female | 68 |
| Diagnosis status | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnosed | 61 | |
| Not Diagnosed | 7 |