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​Hallux valgus – unique methods of treatment

Orthopedics and traumatology
06 Aug, 2015

Hallux valgus or “bone on foot” is found at 70% of women and 10% of men. It disturbs while walking, working and wearing favorite shoes. In Medpark International Hospital we will help you to get rid of this problem, once and for all.

Hallux valgus or “bone on foot” is found in 70% of women and 10% of men. It disturbs while walking, working and wearing favorite shoes. The most common reason for hallux valgus is permanent wearing of shoes with high heel. In this case the foot anatomy changes: arched vault is flattened, “bones” and calluses appear, and fingers become hammer-like. Another factor causing such pathologies is the flat foot. In this case the muscles lose their elasticity, cannot maintain the natural arched vault of the foot and eventually distribute the weight. Besides these, the risk group includes those people whose activity kind assumes a long stay in a standing position, sportsmen with backbone and legs traumas and also women during menopause period.

Special orthopedic shoes wearing combined with massage helps during the early stages of this pathology. But if the deformation is in its advanced stage, then surgical intervention is required. Based on the international experience, in compliance with own technical nuances, I developed a unique surgical method on foot hallux valgus correction. The effectiveness of this method is extremely high and the complications are minimal. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia, it takes about one hour and the patient is being discharged home in a couple of days with a healthy and nice foot. Of course, only after a detailed examination, and only if the deformation makes the patient suffer, causes him discomfort and difficulties during walking, the doctor finds necessary to perform the surgery.

We should urgently see the doctor if there appears a “bump” within the region of first foot joint, redness and swelling, as well as severe pain during walking. Also, it is necessary to perform regular foot examination in case your parents suffered from this pathology in the past.

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