Hallux Valgus surgery

The hallux valgus surgical operation, or treatment of valgus deformity of the foot, is one of the priorities of surgery. Today it is the most common orthopedic pathology. Of all patients, it affects 80% of women and 20% of men. Regular feeling of pain in the feet and an aesthetic defect considerably complicate the life of patients with curvature of the joint in the big toe.

On the first stages, the defect looks like a small protruding bone near the big toe, and in severe cases the degraded joint gives a lot of trouble to its owner. The problems may be different – from excessive leg fatigue to the inability to choose shoes that would fit.

Fortunately, the pathology is subject to correction. The Ladisten Clinic conducts minimally invasive operations using modern technology. As a result, the patient forgets about the diagnosis of hallux valgus forever, and his or her feet are able to live a full life.

What is hallux valgus?

In case of hallux valgus, the joint of the big toe is deformed. Usually a “bunion” appears on both feet at the same time. The big toe moves aside significantly, bending to the adjoining toe. Its bone turns in the opposite direction and forms a “bunion”. This is how the pathology of hallux valgus shows itself.

The first signs of the deformity can’t be noticed immediately and they don’t cause discomfort. Therefore, the defect is ignored in the initial stages when it can still be easily eliminated. During a medical examination, the doctor may notice a small corn or plantar callosity on the side of the big toe – these are the first signs of development of the pathology.

Causes of hallux valgus deformity

Hallux valgus deformity is a hereditary pathology in some cases. If the parents had a “bunion”, the probability that children will also have it is very high.

The curvature takes place gradually. The process depends on a number of factors, and is not always noticeable immediately. The main reasons leading to the formation of “bunions”:

• genetic predisposition;
• uncomfortable shoes with a narrow toecap;
• platypodia of a transverse nature;
• excess weight and excessive load on the musculoskeletal system;
• weak muscles and ligaments the lower limbs;
• neurological diseases.

The treatment of hallux valgus deformities is usually carried out using conservative methods at first, but in practice they are not very effective.

If the problem is not addressed at all, the big toe will be shifted towards the adjoining one, it can overlap it, hang over other toes. The bone shifts to the other side, forming an ugly hump. The first signals that tell about the development of pathology:

• pain when wearing shoes;
• pain in the feet which intensifies in the evening;
• the presence of a small “bunion” on the bone of the first toe.

If these signs are found, one should consult a doctor for a diagnosis. If nothing is done, the patient acquires a number of problems:

• a significant aesthetic defect. Women experience valgus more often than men. For young girls, it becomes a real trial. A girl can forget about beautiful feminine high-heeled shoes;
• periodic pain in the lower limbs. In complex cases, an inflammatory process called bursitis develops;
• inability to choose shoes. Standard shoes are not designed for a bulging “bunion” so one is forced to buy shoes two sizes larger. Is it worth talking about the convenience and beauty of such shoes?

The operation on hallux valgus allows to forget about these problems forever.

Surgical treatment of hallux valgus

In their practice, doctors at Ladisten Clinic use minimally invasive methods of surgery. The center has been successfully operating for more than 28 years; only highly qualified doctors are performing surgeries. Treatment of hallux valgus in Ladisten has several advantages:

• after correction, no large scars remain. Doctors need only two cuts on the foot to carry out all the manipulations;
• surgical experience reduces time needed for everything to be done, and after 1-3 hours the patient enters the rehabilitation period;
• operation of hallux valgus using modern methods allows to avoid large blood loss;
• in more than 90% of cases the rehabilitation is fast;
• trust among a wide audience of patients from more than 36 countries who have successfully undergone therapy;
• setting-up of an individual foot correction plan including all necessary tests and examinations;
• an opportunity to get recommendations from leading doctors on postoperative care, physical load and choosing of shoes;
• use of only certified materials during correction;
• removal of sutures in 10 days after the surgical procedure.

The correction allows the patients to:

• get beautiful feet without a protruding “bunion”;
• get rid of the excruciating pain;
• receive a lifelong effect without relapse on condition of properly chosen shoes and favorable rehabilitation;
• guarantee fast recovery of physical activity and performance.

It is important to understand that the “bunion” is not only an aesthetic defect but also a serious problem that increases the risk of disability. Timely correction protects physical and psychological health.

Treatment of deformity of the joint of the big toe with help of surgical method has a 98% rate of effectiveness.

If conservative methods don’t provide the desired effect for a long time, one should consult an orthopedist and consider undergoing a surgical procedure.

Treatment of hallux valgus deformity has some contraindications:

•         endocrine disorders (thyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus);
•         poor blood coagulability;
•         cardiovascular diseases and chronic hypertension;
•         oncological diseases.

More than 6,000 orthopedic surgeries have been performed at the Ladisten Clinic, with their efficiency reaching 98%. After the surgical operation on hallux valgus the patients forget about the previous discomfort, wear beautiful shoes, practice sports, they are not afraid of the development of arthrosis and walk confidently through life.

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After the surgical operation on hallux valgus the patients forget about the problem forever. They wear beautiful shoes, practice sports, they are not afraid of the development of arthrosis and walk confidently through life!