Treatment of "bunions on the feet" (Hallux Valgus) in Kyiv at HBMedical

What are “bunions” (valgus deformity of the big toe)?

Hallux valgus is an orthopedic disease characterized by lateral deviation of the first toe with the formation of a medial bulging “bunion”. The condition disrupts the biomechanics of gait, causes pain and can lead to secondary deformities and arthritic changes in the joints of the foot. It occurs most often in women, has a progressive course and, without treatment, significantly reduces the quality of life. Our goal is not only to eliminate the deformity, but also to restore the anatomy and biomechanics of the foot, restore the ability to wear familiar shoes and improve the quality of life.

Main symptoms and complaints of patients

• Pain syndrome both during exercise and at rest.
• Hyperemia (redness) and local inflammation in the projection of the medial “bone”.
• Formation of calluses, corns and areas of chronic friction.
• Difficulties with choosing shoes.
• Rapid fatigue when walking.

Causes of Hallux Valgus

• Heredity and genetic predisposition.
• Transverse flatfoot.
• Frequent wearing of shoes with high heels or narrow toes.
• Weakness of the ligamentous apparatus of the foot.
• Inflammatory diseases of the joints (arthritis), metabolic and hormonal disorders.

Methods of treatment of “bones” on the feet

Conservative treatment (effective in the early stages):

• Individual orthopedic insoles.
• Toe correctors, bandages.
• Anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Physiotherapy procedures.

Surgical treatment (with moderate and severe degree of deformation):

• Osteotomy of the first toe with correction of its position.
• Removal of the medial protruding part of the metatarsal bone.
• Stabilization of the joint with screws or plates.
• Restoration of the anatomical axis of the foot and its biomechanics.
• Application of minimally invasive or open techniques depending on the degree of deformation.
• Myotenoplasty operations.

Diagnosis before treatment

• Professional consultation of an orthopedist-traumatologist.
• X-ray of the feet in an upright position.
• Analysis of biomechanics and degree of deformation.
• Development of an individual treatment plan.

Course of surgical treatment

• Operative intervention lasts an average of 40–90 minutes.
• Local or spinal anesthesia is used.
• Performing osteotomy and fixation of the joint or myotenoplastic intervention.
• Minimal intervention – minimal scarring.
• The possibility of taking the first steps in special postoperative shoes already 1 day after surgery.

Recovery after surgery

The first stage (0–6 weeks):

• Use of special postoperative orthopedic shoes.
• Limiting the load on the forefoot.
• Prevention of edema and pain control.
• Start of passive and active movements in the first metatarsophalangeal joint joint.

Second stage (6–12 weeks):

• Gradual increase in physical activity.
• Abandonment of postoperative shoes and transition to orthopedic insoles.
• Restoration of full range of motion in the joint.
• Physiotherapy and individually selected exercises to strengthen the muscles of the foot.

Third stage (3–6 months):

• Full restoration of functional activity.
• Return to a normal lifestyle, including sports (on the recommendation of a doctor).
• Foot condition monitoring and prevention of recurrence of deformity.

Benefits of treatment at HBMedical

• A team of experienced orthopedists with many years of practice.
• Modern techniques – minimally invasive and classic open interventions.
• Individual approach taking into account the degree of deformation, concomitant diseases and lifestyle.
• Safety and control – proven implants, monitoring at all stages of treatment.
• A full recovery cycle – from consultation and surgery to rehabilitation and prevention of relapse.
• Functional and aesthetic result – restoration of biomechanics, elimination of pain and improvement of the appearance of the foot.

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