Hallux valgus is a foot disease that manifests itself with the spontaneous and permanent orientation of the big toe to the outside, the formation of a painful bone protrusion on the inner side of the foot in the area where the big toe articulates with the comb bone, and the enlargement of the foot in the area of the comb bones. It makes walking difficult due to pain, and it affects human life negatively by making it difficult to wear shoes due to the enlargement of the foot and bone protrusion. Painful calluses may develop on the soles of the feet as a result of pressure disorder.
Who Gets Hallux Valgus?
Hallux valgus can be seen in everyone, it does not differentiate between men and women. Some people have a tendency to hallux valgus because of the features they are born with and related to the shape of the foot. However, narrow, pointed-toed and high-heeled shoes are known to cause hallux valgus. For this reason, it is seen much more frequently in women living in cities and wearing pointy-toed and high-heeled shoes. Women who have been wearing such shoes for years have a higher incidence of hallux valgus, which makes it difficult to use shoes and walk, especially starting at the age of 40. However, it can sometimes be seen at a much younger age.
What is the Treatment of Hallux Valgus?
There are a number of devices used to prevent or treat the progression of hallux valgus, but they do not treat the disease. It does not usually prevent progress. The treatment of hallux valgus is surgery.
How is Hallux Valgus Surgery Performed?
There are many surgical methods for hallux valgus. It is not appropriate to apply a single surgical technique to every patient. Which surgery will be performed on the patient is decided according to the patient's age, social status, anatomical features of the foot, and most importantly, how advanced the hallux valgus is. Before the operation, measurements are made on the x-rays taken while standing, together with the characteristics of the foot, and according to the results of these, the most appropriate surgical method is applied to the patient. Patients wear shoes more easily and walk more comfortably.
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