How to treat hallux valgus

Some people have hallux valgus, but some people have big toe valgus. Don't think that big toe valgus can be covered by just wearing shoes. It is very difficult for such patients to buy shoes because the sizes of their feet are different, and because of the deformity of hallux valgus, they cannot wear the shoes. In this case, you need to find a suitable method to slowly reduce the swelling and recover.

Symptoms/Big toe valgus

Big toe valgus refers to a deformity in which the big toe tilts outward, greater than the physiological angle of 15 degrees. In addition to squeezing the other toes, the valgus big toe also causes the proximal metatarsal head of the big toe to produce abnormal force and movement inward, resulting in the protrusion of the base of the first metatarsal. When walking, the synovial bursa of the big toe is prone to friction with the shoes, causing severe pain and thick skin. The initial symptoms of big toe valgus are: redness, swelling, pain at the protrusion of the first metatarsal bone, local skin inflammation, and even ulcers. In the later stages, in severe cases, the big toe will overlap with the second toe, pushing the second toe to the back, forming the so-called "eagle claw toe", which often rubs against the shoe and causes discomfort.

Function/Big toe valgus

If the forefoot is affected, the burden on other parts of the forefoot will inevitably increase when walking. In addition, the metatarsophalangeal joints are deformed, so pain in the sole of the foot will also occur, which is called metatarsalgia. Due to the synovial cyst on the big toe and metatarsal pain, there is a sharp pain with every step. Later, you may not be able to walk in shoes, which seriously affects your daily life. So if you have big toe valgus, you must treat it as soon as possible.

Treatment advice/big toe valgus

If it is a simple hallux valgus, you can use a corrector to achieve the treatment effect. For example, if you observe with the naked eye that the big toe is slightly tilted, you can wear more comfortable shoes, and you can't wear pointed or small shoes that put pressure on your feet. You can also massage your toes yourself when you have time. If you have the ability, you can buy a hallux valgus corrector for correction. There are night and day use.

Life care/big toe valgus

If your condition has reached a point where you feel it is very serious, it is recommended that you go to a regular hospital for orthopedic examination and receive timely treatment. Delaying time will only make the condition worse, because everyone knows that the pain will not get better by itself because of our neglect. It will only delay the condition and delay better treatment opportunities.