Flat Feet (pes planus)

[xraytech]

If mother and father do not have flat feet, can the offspring have flat feet? I believe pes planus is a dominant trait, but admittedly, when it comes to genetics, I am lacking. Can someone clarify this for me.

 

Thanks in advance!

[pavelcherepan]

I'm pretty sure that it's not only influenced by genetics and probably in most cases it's due to incorrect development and early walking habits, footwear and other external factors, for example see below the study that children wearing sandals (or any footwear for that matter) in early age have a higher chance of developing flat feet compared to ones who often walk barefoot. Specially designed orthopedic footwear is sometimes recommended for children to help properly develop the foot.

 

http://www.bjj.boneandjoint.org.uk/content/74-B/4/525.full.pdf