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How Can Fallen Arches On The Feet Be Treated?

MY NAME IS SIMONE P AND I AM A 65 YRS OLD WOMEN WHO HAS VERY ACTIVE AND HAVE A ARTHRITIC COLLAPSED ARCH AND HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT FUSION OF THE BONE NEAR THE ARCH NEED TO BE FUSED IS THIS ACCEPTED SURGERY FOR THIS PAINFUL CONDITION. PLEASE RESPOND, OUR EMAIL IS YYYY@YYYY
Tue, 11 Sep 2018
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Hi,

If the pain gets intolerable and damage to the foot or nerve is severe, you may need surgery. Get examined and evaluated, the procedures used are arthrodesis, excision, osteotomy, synovectomy, tendon transfer or grafting bone to the foot to make the arch rise. The treatment will depend upon the damage and its severity.

In the meantime, you can take NSAIDs, Ibuprofen, physical therapy, stretch exercises, avoidance of undue stress, wearing shoe modifications, braces or other orthotic devices.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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How Can Fallen Arches On The Feet Be Treated?

Hi, If the pain gets intolerable and damage to the foot or nerve is severe, you may need surgery. Get examined and evaluated, the procedures used are arthrodesis, excision, osteotomy, synovectomy, tendon transfer or grafting bone to the foot to make the arch rise. The treatment will depend upon the damage and its severity. In the meantime, you can take NSAIDs, Ibuprofen, physical therapy, stretch exercises, avoidance of undue stress, wearing shoe modifications, braces or other orthotic devices. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician