Flat foot repair | Pediatric Flatfoot | Before and After Surgery

This post shows the before-and-after of pediatric flatfoot surgery — the pre- and post-operative range of motion and the corrected arch — performed by a board-certified foot and ankle surgeon. While most children with flat feet never need an operation, the ones who do deserve a surgeon who does this work routinely and can get it right the first time (or revise a procedure done elsewhere).

When Does a Child’s Flatfoot Need Surgery?

The great majority of pediatric flatfeet are flexible and are managed conservatively with custom orthotics, supportive shoes, and calf stretching. Surgery is reserved for the smaller number of children who have:

• Persistent pain despite orthotics and stretching
• A rigid flatfoot, or an underlying tarsal coalition
• A deformity that is worsening and affecting walking or activity

What Pediatric Flatfoot Correction Involves

The goal of surgery is to realign the foot and restore the arch while preserving as much natural motion and growth as possible. Depending on the child’s age and deformity, options range from minimally invasive procedures such as a subtalar implant (arthroereisis) to bone-realigning osteotomies and soft-tissue work. Because children are still growing, timing and technique are chosen carefully — which is exactly why a specialist matters.

Why Choose a Board-Certified Specialist

Pediatric foot surgery is highly specialized. A board-certified reconstructive rearfoot and ankle surgeon brings the training and case experience to correct the deformity safely and durably — and to revise a previous surgery if needed. If your child has foot or leg pain or a flatfoot that isn’t improving, an evaluation will clarify whether watchful support or correction is the right path.

Emergency patients are welcome. For more information or to schedule an evaluation, call (239) 430-3668 (FOOT) or book online at NaplesPodiatrist.com.

Serving Southwest Florida since 2005, Family Foot & Leg Center has 9 convenient locations throughout Collier, Lee, Charlotte, and Sarasota Counties — Naples, Estero, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Port Charlotte, and Sarasota. We provide pediatric to geriatric foot and ankle care: ingrown toenails, heel pain, bunions, foot & ankle arthritis, plantar fasciitis, foot & ankle surgery, custom orthotics, and diabetic wound care — with in-office X-rays, diagnostic ultrasound, and minor surgical suites. Home of the Lam Minimally Invasive No-Scar Bunion Surgery. Same-day appointments and easy online scheduling.