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Arco plantar alto - Treatment

Nombres alternativos

Pie cavo; Arco del pie elevado; Empeine alto

Tratamiento:

Es posible que los arcos plantares altos, especialmente los que sean flexibles o bien cuidados, no necesiten ningún tratamiento.

El calzado corrector puede ayudar a aliviar el dolor y mejorar la marcha. Esto incluye modificaciones a los zapatos, tales como un implante y una plantilla de soporte para el arco.

La cirugía para aplanar el pie algunas veces es necesaria en casos graves. Cualquier problema neurológico que se presente debe ser tratado por especialistas.

Expectativas (pronóstico):

El pronóstico depende de la afección causante de los arcos plantares altos. En los casos leves, el uso del calzado apropiado y los soportes para el arco pueden brindar alivio.

Complicaciones:

Situaciones que requieren asistencia médica:

Consulte con el médico si sospecha que tiene un dolor en el pie relacionado con la presencia de arcos plantares altos.

  • Reviewed last on: 11/12/2010
  • Neil K. Kaneshiro, MD, MHA, Clinical Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, University of Washington School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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