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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==


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In a '''flexible flatfoot''' the heel will turn inwards (varus position) and the medial arch will become apparent.  
In a '''flexible flatfoot''' the heel will turn inwards (varus position) and the medial arch will become apparent.  


In '''fixed flatfoot,''' the medial longitudinal arch will remain unobservable.<ref>Alazzawi S, Sukeik M, King D, Vemulapalli K. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5241541/ Foot and ankle history and clinical examination: A guide to everyday practice]. World Journal of Orthopedics. 2017 Jan 18;8(1):21.</ref>  
In '''fixed flatfoot,''' the medial longitudinal arch will remain unobservable.<ref>Alazzawi S, Sukeik M, King D, Vemulapalli K. [https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5241541/ Foot and ankle history and clinical examination: A guide to everyday practice]. World Journal of Orthopedics. 2017 Jan 18;8(1):21.</ref>
 
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To further test for a flexible flatfoot,  the Hubscher maneuver (or Jack's test) can also be done.  [[File:Medial arch collapse.png|thumb|Figure A: Medial Arch collapse in weight bearing. During weight-bearing, the disappearance of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is seen. On posterior view, angling of the Achilles tendon (hindfoot valgus) is observed.|alt=|left]][[File:Tiptoe test.png|thumb|Figure B: Tiptoe test. While raising up on tiptoe, reconstruction of the medial longitudinal arch collapsed during weight-bearing is observed.|alt=|center]]  
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![[File:Medial arch collapse.png|Figure A: Medial Arch collapse in weight bearing. During weight-bearing, the disappearance of the medial longitudinal arch of the foot is seen. On posterior view, angling of the Achilles tendon (hindfoot valgus) is observed.|alt=|center]]
![[File:Tiptoe test.png|thumb|Figure B: Tiptoe test. While raising up on tiptoe, reconstruction of the medial longitudinal arch collapsed during weight-bearing is observed.|alt=|center]]
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{{#ev:youtube|nolevVWzdio|300}}<ref>Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez. Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nolevVWzdio [last accessed 16/07/2022]</ref>
{{#ev:youtube|nolevVWzdio|300}}<ref>Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez. Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nolevVWzdio [last accessed 16/07/2022]</ref>


 
To further test for a flexible flatfoot,  the Hubscher maneuver (or Jack's test) can also be done.
== References  ==
== References  ==


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Purpose[edit | edit source]

The purpose of a tip toe standing test is to differentiate between the two different categories of flatfoot (pes planus), namely flexible flatfoot and fixed flatfoot.[1]

This is an indirect, observational method of assessment.[1]

Technique[edit | edit source]

1. The patient stands on flat ground. This can be done at a wall or other place where external support can be used.

2. The patient is then asked to stand on tip toe.

Result[edit | edit source]

In a flexible flatfoot the heel will turn inwards (varus position) and the medial arch will become apparent.

In fixed flatfoot, the medial longitudinal arch will remain unobservable.[2]

Figure B: Tiptoe test. While raising up on tiptoe, reconstruction of the medial longitudinal arch collapsed during weight-bearing is observed.

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To further test for a flexible flatfoot, the Hubscher maneuver (or Jack's test) can also be done.

References[edit | edit source]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Rodriguez N, Volpe RG. Clinical diagnosis and assessment of the pediatric pes planovalgus deformity. Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery. 2010 Jan 1;27(1):43-58.
  2. Alazzawi S, Sukeik M, King D, Vemulapalli K. Foot and ankle history and clinical examination: A guide to everyday practice. World Journal of Orthopedics. 2017 Jan 18;8(1):21.
  3. Dr. Estefania Birrer Gonzalez. Toe Standing Test For Flexible Flatfoot. Available from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nolevVWzdio [last accessed 16/07/2022]