What causes the hallux valgus? Is there a way to correct it? People with flat feet and low arches are more likely to have bunions The causes of hallux valgus include hyperactivity of the first metatarsal column, genetic factors, rheumatic joints, neuromuscular damage, and trauma caused by low arch foot or flat foot. Take heredity as an example, if parents have hallux valgus, children have a great possibility of hallux valgus, the incidence is between 60% and 85%, and it can occur when children start to stand and walk, and the progress speed is faster than that of ordinary people. In the case of overactivity of the first metatarsal column caused by the low arch or flat foot as an example, the main function of the forefoot sole when standing is to assume body weight, while when walking or running, the function is such as lever pushing away the body forward, which requires good stability. However, for people with low arch foot or flat foot, when the foot bears weight, a force will guide the hallux to shift outward and flip outward, and the hallux valgus will start and gradually increase. Does hallux valgus hurt? Hallux valgus is divided into four stages according to its development process and severity. When the degree of hallux valgus is mild, patients can be asymptomatic, and the most direct effect to patients is unaesthetics. When the degree of hallux valgus increases, the pain is unbearable after standing for a long time or walking, and it even becomes difficult to choose shoes. At present, the treatment of hallux valgus mainly focuses on early detection and prevention of progression. If the child is found to have flat foot, calcaneus valgus, forefoot adduction and other conditions when timely correction. Orthotic insoles are the more commonly used biomechanical correction tools of the foot and ankle. For hallux valgus, the purpose of correcting insoles is to maintain the neutral position of the calcaneus, limit the excessive rotation of the ankle, assist in maintaining the stability of the big toe, and reduce the adduction tendency of the big toe. However, mild hallux valgus with orthopedic insoles is better. Once the hallux valgus enters the third stage, the bowstring effect of the hallux is significantly enhanced, and it is difficult to restore the normal position relationship of the hallux tar joint even with the corrected insoles. The purpose of using corrective insoles is only to reduce the pain symptoms during standing and walking, and to delay the operation time. For patients with hallux valgus with obvious pain symptoms, joint dislocation and subluxation, and extremely rapid progression rate, surgical correction is required.
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