Hallux Valgus

Description of the pathology, definition and symptoms.

The hallux valgus is a very widespread pathology, in particular in women, and can present itself in different form and gravity with asymptomatic paintings or even with frequent and daily pain. Often it tends to appear in mature age.

It is a pathology characterized by deviation of the big toe towards the minors and is often associated with the formation of bone prominence on the inside of the foot.

It can be asymptomatic or worsen over time to cause pain, especially in walking or wearing tight footwear on the tip or with high heels.

Pain generally is located at the level of the Matatarso Falangea articulation, in correspondence with the so -called "onion", a bone protuberance, which tends to worsen if the footwear that are worn supporting. Furthermore, the fingers involved may present numerous calluses,

Hindu and red leather with reactive burses that also come to infect or ulce the ulcers.

If the pathology is serious, it can cause a change in the shape of the foot, highlighted by a progressive deforming of the shoes that can be increasingly uncomfortable and difficult to adapt to the new situation. These changes can involve

Furthermore, an evident difficulty in walking, given the important function that the alluce has the hallux that is to push the body forward and to balance its weight. If the pathology is neglected, you can also have repercussions at the level of the knee, the hip until it also involves the back.

Prevention and advice

Unfortunately there are no methods to arrest the development of the deformity of the big valgus. The only precautions are linked to the use of wide footwear on the tip and elastic, and avoid, as far as possible, to wear very high heel shoes.

Being a degenerative pathology, in order to slow down the process,

It is also very important to undergo a specialist visit and face the problem as soon as possible.