Why is there a valgus deformity?
Causes of valgus deformity is not fully understood, but it is known that the disease contribute to flatfoot, genetic predisposition, endocrine disorders and osteoporosis. In addition, incorrectly matched shoes can also cause the onset of illness.
The illness is not only a cosmetic problem, but also orthopedic. Deviation of the thumb accompanied by major changes in the structures of the foot - the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, leading to flat feet, deformation heads of metatarsal bones, chronic bursitis, arthritis metatarsophalangeal joints and other diseases.
The disease develops slowly. In addition to the main symptoms can be formed on the foot calluses and corns, seriously impede walking.
In the event of valgus deformity, it is important to seek immediate medical care and to make a diagnosis. To confirm the diagnosis X-rays should be done in 3 projections and identify the degree of deformation, the presence or absence of comorbidities and other details necessary for the resolution of an accurate diagnosis.
Treatment and disposal of the disease depend on the degree of deformity.
How to treat foot deformities?
Hallux valgus treated more positively proven methods. These include orthopedic treatment, manual therapy, and surgery.
With initial signs of the disease begin with orthopedic treatment. It includes the use of insoles, silicone rollers, insoles, proofreaders and other orthopedic appliances.
Often added to the orthopedic treatment manual therapy. Prescribed physical therapy, warm baths and massages. In some cases not very difficult in the initial stage, the data control methods valgus deformity of the foot can be quite effective.
In more serious cases, the need for radical measures aimed at correcting deformities. The most effective method is the osteotomy - a surgical intervention. During the operation, the metatarsals shorten and returned to the normal position. The operation lasts between two and a half to three hours. Type of anesthesia, the anesthesiologist determines. After surgery on the foot impose tight elastic bandages. Perform any movement of toes permitted on the second day after surgery, lower legs - on the third day, and permitted to go in ten days. Full load on the foot is allowed in a month.
Inflammation of the foot, diseases of the vascular system with edema or thrombophlebitis of the lower limbs are contraindications for surgery.
To prevent recurrence of hallux valgus feet hiring the right shoes and wearing orthopedic insoles.
How to prevent the development of hallux valgus feet?
Prevention of hallux valgus foot is to periodically visit an orthopedist and eliminating risk factors. To avoid the disease, it is necessary to wear comfortable shoes spacious with natural materials on a stable heel, use orthotics and abandon high studs and sharp noses. In order to prevent valgus deformity is very important to watch your weight, as being overweight is also a cause of the disease.