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Definition of Pes planus
1. Noun. A foot afflicted with a fallen arch; abnormally flattened and spread out.
Medical Definition of Pes planus
1. A condition in which the longitudinal arch is broken down, the entire sole touching the ground. Synonym: flatfoot, talipes planus. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pes Planus
Literary usage of Pes planus
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A System of Physiologic Therapeutics: A Practical Exposition of the Methods by Solomon Solis-Cohen (1904)
"Pes Valgus and pes planus, Acquired and Congenital: Causes; Movements; Rest;
Special Exercises. Spasm. LATERAL CURVATURE OF THE SPINE AND OTHER POSTURAL ..."
2. A Manual of modern surgery, general and operative by John Chalmers Da Costa (1894)
"pes planus (flat-foot) is the loss of the arch of the foot, due to ligamentous
weakness and to prolonged standing. This condition is productive of much pain ..."
3. A Manual on Foot Care and Shoe Fitting for Officers of the U.S. Navy and U.S by William Leake Mann, Spencer Augustus Folsom (1920)
"pes planus (Flat-foot) In discussing a subject more or less well known to the
public conservation should be practised if undue emphasis and incorrect ..."
4. The Clinical Journal (1906)
"pes planus is a bad name, meaning two different things when considered ...
I suggest that the names " pes cavus" and "pes planus " be dropped and that "pes ..."
5. Surgery, Its Principles and Practice by William Williams Keen (1907)
"The patient walks on the heel and the gait lacks elasticity. Reposition of the
foot to its normal position may or may not be possible. pes planus. Synonyms. ..."
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