Author/Editor		Brecelj, Janez
Title		Fleksibilno plosko stopalo in zakaj ni potrebno njegovo zdravljenje
Translated title		Flexible flatfoot - why treatment is not necessary
Type		članek
Source		Zdrav Vars
Vol. and No.		Letnik 37, št. Suppl
Publication year		1998
Volume		str. 191-9
Language		slo
Abstract		In his article the author summarises the conclusions of synoptic studies conducted by eminent orthopaedists of flexible flatfoot in children. In the introduction he presents the normal development of the foot and the extent of anatomical variations which are functionally equivalent and rank within the normal group. In the continuation he explains the definition of flexible flatfoot and on the basis of the study argues not only the futility, but also the detrimental consequences of various orthoses which have for many years been prescribed for this condition. A flexible flatfoot will develop best in spacious, soft footwear without orthopaedic appliances, or barefoot. In the conclusion he points out, also from his own experience, the difficult position of the physician who is confronted with all others who are concerned about the fate of a child with flatfeet. A prescription for an orthopaedic insole is in such cases the quickest solution for both, but could mean permanent domage to the child.
Summary		Avtor povzema zaključke preglednih študij eminentnih otroških ortopedov o fleksibilnem ploskem stopalu pri otrocih. uvodno predstavi normalni razvoj stopala pri otrocih. Uvodoma predstavi normalni razvoj stopala in obseg anatomskih različic, ki so funkcionalno enakovredne in spadajo v skupino normalnega. V nadaljevanju razloži definicijo fleksibilnega ploskega stopala ter na osnovi študij utemeljuje ne le nekoristnost, ampak celo škodljivost različnih ortoz, ki so jih dolga leta predpisovali za takšna stopala. Fleksibilno plosko stopalo se bo najbolje razvilo v prostorni, mehki obutvi brez ortopedskih dodatkov ali pa boso. Sklepno pa na osnovi lastnih izkušenj opozarja na težavno nalogo zdravnika, ki je izpostavljen pritiskom staršev, starih staršev in vseh drugih, zaskrbljenih za usodo otroka s ploskimi stopali. Recept za vložek je v takšnih primerih sicer najhitrejša rešitev za obe strani, vendar otroku v trajno škodo.
Descriptors		FLATFOOT FOOT SHOES CHILD