Flat Feet
Learn more about flatfoot care at Wigley Feet in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Flat Feet?
Flat feet (flatfoot) means the arch of the foot is lowered or absent, so more of the sole contacts the ground. Some people are born with flexible flat feet; others develop fallen arches in adulthood, often from posterior tibial tendon dysfunction — a weakening of the tendon that supports the arch. Flat feet don't always cause problems, but painful flatfoot can lead to aching arches, heel pain, ankle rolling, shin pain, and even knee or back discomfort. Progressive adult flatfoot deserves early attention, because it tends to worsen over time.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Flat Feet
A short educational video will help explain the condition, why it happens, and what treatment usually looks like.
Procedure education video coming soon
This video section is reserved for Wigley Feet educational content.
Transcript
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Anyone with aching arches, heels, or ankles
- Patients who notice their arch flattening or foot widening over time
- Parents of children with flat feet who have pain or activity limits
When to Seek Care
- Arch or ankle pain with standing or activity
- A visibly changing or collapsing arch
- Shoes wearing out unevenly or rapid fatigue when walking
- A child with flat feet who complains of pain or avoids activity
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of the arch, tendons, and gait
- Weight-bearing x-rays to assess alignment when needed
- Assessment of flexibility versus rigidity of the deformity
Treatment Options
- Custom orthotics and supportive footwear
- Stretching and strengthening programs
- Bracing for progressive adult flatfoot
- Reconstructive options for select patients with advanced deformity
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1An assessment of whether your flatfoot needs treatment at all
- 2Support strategies matched to your activity and goals
- 3Monitoring to catch progression early
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about flat feet at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.