What disease is hallux valgus

Update Date: 2022-11-19 Source: Network

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Hallux valgus usually occurs in the foot, sometimes the shoes are too small, it may happen, the shoes will squeeze the toes to the side, may have seen some elderly foot binding before, eventually lead to hallux valgus, lead to foot disability, share with you the common problem of hallux valgus is what disease!

What disease is hallux valgus

First, hallux valgus deformity refers to the lateral displacement of the thumb at the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Hallux valgus is a complex anatomical deformity, and it is very challenging in treatment. Bursa pollicis refers to the prominent medial protrusion in hallux valgus deformity, but the two nouns can be used interchangeably in general. Hallux valgus is the most common lesion involving the thumb, which is more common in middle-aged and elderly women. It most often occurs in people with genetic tendency and wearing inappropriate shoes for a long time. Inappropriate shoes will exert abnormal pressure on the thumb.

Second, the occurrence of hallux valgus may have an important relationship with inappropriate shoes. The incidence rate of hallux valgus in people wearing shoes is 15 times higher than that of those who do not wear shoes. Tight forefoot shoes seem to be the leading cause of hallux valgus deformity. However, not all people wearing these shoes will have hallux valgus, so there must be other predisposing factors.

Third: heredity is an important factor in the pathogenesis of hallux valgus, especially in adolescent patients; many studies have reported that hallux valgus patients have a positive family history. The first metatarsal varus, that is, the first metatarsal varus at the metatarsal wedge joint, may also be one of the risk factors of hallux valgus, especially in adolescent patients with hallux valgus.

matters needing attention

So we must pay attention when we choose what kind of shoes to wear. We can't wear shoes that are too tight in front of our feet. Now more and more young people will cause hallux valgus if they wear these shoes. Hallux valgus may affect future sports.