A comparison between the Bluman et al. and the progressive collapsing foot deformity classifications for flatfeet assessment.
Matthieu LaleveeNacime Salomao Barbachan MansurHee Young LeeAmanda EhretTutku TazegulKepler Alencar Mendes de CarvalhoEric BlumanCesar De Cesar NettoPublished in: Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery (2021)
Bluman and PCFD classifications were reliable. The PCFD classification showed a larger distribution of different types of flatfeet but Classes C and D need better definition. The progressivity of Bluman classification causes inconsistencies and Gissane angle sclerosis sign is inappropriately used and might lead to incorrect surgical indications.