An overview of the clinical entity referred to as developmental flatfoot has been discussed. Specific reference has been made to its occurrence, etiology, identification, pathomechanics, clinical significance, and management rationale. This often overlooked, inconspicuous condition is the most common musculoskeletal abnormality affecting the foot of the child under 6 years of age. Recognition of the fact that the developmental flatfoot is the logical precursor of foot dysfunction, deformity, and resultant disability later in life will allow the practitioner to design a management program for today that will meet the foot health needs of tomorrow.
本文已对被称为发育性扁平足的临床实体进行了概述。具体提及了其发生率、病因、识别、病理力学、临床意义及治疗原理。这种常常被忽视且不显眼的病症是影响6岁以下儿童足部的最常见肌肉骨骼异常。认识到发育性扁平足是日后足部功能障碍、畸形及由此导致残疾的合理先兆，这将使从业者能够设计出满足当下需求且符合未来足部健康需求的治疗方案。
