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A rigid flat foot is rare at any age and usually implies an underlying bony abnormality of the foot.
Occasionally it is a sign of a serious disease such as rheumatoid arthritis.
7 . 1 . 4 Curly toes
Minor overlapping, or crossing of the toes, particularly of the fifth toe are common. Most correct
spontaneously and should be left alone. Occasionally the crossed fifth toe causes discomfort
in shoes. *If fixed it requires surgical correction. Surgery on other curly toes should be
discouraged despite often heavy parental pressure.

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