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Hallux valgus - most common forefoot deformity

Hallux valgus - most common forefoot deformity

Hallux valgus refers to the deformity in which the big toe passes transversely behind the second toe and there is abnormal prominence of head of first metatarsal bone on the medial side of the foot just behind the big toe. The exposed and prominent head of first metatarsal tends to rub on the shoe ,giving raise to an adventitious Bursa called bunion. The patient experience pain and fatigue during routine 🚢 walking. Causes are arthritis, wearing tight shoes.

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over 5 years ago

How to you fix this? Surgery?

over 5 years ago

In initial phase brace can be used to limit the movement of joint. For complete correction surgery should be done.

over 5 years ago

That's the only way☺😷

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over 5 years ago

#podiatry my favorite! πŸ’œ

over 5 years ago

In the beginning you can try physiotherapy and corrective pads for shoes.

over 5 years ago

Bunion corrector can help in initial phase

over 5 years ago

Good post doc....πŸ‘

over 5 years ago

Thanks😊

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