Hallux Valgus

Hallux Valgus

Hallux Valgus

Hallux valgus disease, commonly known as big toe protrusion, is a painful condition in which the thumb turns to the outside of the foot and approaches the second toe. Swelling (bunion) occurs at the intersection of the thumb and the first comb bone, often as a result of wearing shoes with pointed toes and high heels. Pain, redness, and deformity ensue from the ensuing bone protrusion. Hallux valgus has a detrimental impact on a person's daily life as a result of these concerns.

Who Has Hallux Valgus and What Are Its Causes?
Hallux valgus can be found in anyone. Because of genetic tendency, it may occur more frequently in some persons. Shoes with small toes and high heels are primarily to fault. As a result, it primarily affects women between the ages of 30 and 40. This condition is sometimes noticed in women who claim to have never worn shoes with pointy toes and high heels throughout their life.The reason for this is the foot structure. In other words, genetic factors. Another reason is that the foot is highly curved or flat-soled. These reasons we have mentioned are actually risk factors. Hallux valgus can be seen in people who pay attention to the use of shoes and who are younger or older, but it can also occur in many men.

If we need to list the risk factors that cause big toe protrusion in items:

Use of shoes with pointed toes
Use of high-heeled shoes
Genetic predisposition
High arch of the foot
Flat insoles
Hallux Valgus Symptoms
Protrusion of the big toe
Swelling
Redness
Agri
Hallux Valgus Treatment
Non-surgical treatment methods are used to stop or slow down the progression of hallux valgus. These are interdigital rollers and night splints. Although the contribution of these devices to treatment is still controversial, they are often useless. They are also difficult to use and cause a lot of discomfort to the person.

Hallux Valgus Surgery
Our task is to cause the least harm to the patient while treating any disease. Therefore, non-surgical methods should always be used first. However, while doing this, one should not make empty promises to the person. The definitive treatment for hallux valgus is surgery. Non-surgical methods do not have much effect. Therefore, although non-surgical methods are always our first choice, if the treatment is through surgery, it is necessary to explain and apply it. Hallux valgus surgery can be performed with different methods according to the nature and stage of the disease, the foot structure and social life of the person. With the help of X-ray evaluation, it is decided which method will be appropriate.

The common aim of the operations is to correct the protruding part. The postoperative process also varies according to the technique applied. It may be necessary to stay in the hospital for an average of 2 days. 1 day after the operation, the patient can walk by stepping on his/her heels. After 10 days, he/she can walk normally with special hallux valgus shoes. It may be necessary to wait an average of 1 month to wear normal shoes. Hallux valgus surgery is a difficult and experienced surgery. It should be performed especially by people who are experts in foot surgery.