What is big toe bone disease

Our feet are important organs that enable us to move freely. Usually, people say that hands are the second face. In fact, feet are also the second face. Therefore, we must also take necessary care of our feet, especially for female friends. Nowadays, everyone likes to wear high heels, which puts a lot of pressure on the toes. If things go on like this for a long time, it is easy to get big toe disease, which is usually called hallux valgus. There are obvious protrusions of bones on the side of the toes. So how is it formed? Let’s talk about the reasons for its formation.

How does hallux valgus develop?

1. Hallux valgus can easily occur if you wear improper shoes, especially if you often wear high heels. Because the heels are too high and the toes are too pointed, the weight of the whole body is almost entirely concentrated on the toes. Over time, hallux valgus will occur.

2. Genetics is also an important cause of hallux valgus. Generally, if parents suffer from hallux valgus, the chance of their children suffering from the disease is greater than that of the average person. Also, because women's foot ligaments are weaker than men's, they are more likely to develop hallux valgus under the same genetic conditions.

3. Standing for a long time, walking for a long time, and carrying too much weight can easily lead to hallux valgus deformity. For example, women often wear high heels when shopping.

Hallux valgus often occurs symmetrically. As the hallux valgus condition continues to worsen, the protruding part of the first metatarsal head is subjected to long-term friction from the upper of the shoe, causing local skin thickening and subcutaneous bursa formation. If it becomes red, swollen and inflamed, it becomes a bunion. In severe cases, osteoarthritis may occur in the metatarsophalangeal joint of the big toe, causing pain. The skin on the plantar surface of the 2nd and 3rd metatarsal heads forms calluses due to increased burden. Corns may form on the dorsal skin of the interphalangeal joint on the foot side of the second toe due to friction with the upper of the shoe. If hallux valgus has already formed, it will not heal without treatment. In order to avoid the occurrence of this series of complications and harm to our health as much as possible, hallux valgus must be treated as early as possible.

At present, the most effective treatment for hallux valgus is the minimally invasive hallux valgus correction surgery performed by Beijing Jingren Hospital. This technology uses local anesthesia, has little pain, and a small incision of less than one centimeter. Recovery is fast, and the entire operation only takes about 30 minutes. It can completely remove bone spurs and correct crooked toes in one go. There is no recurrence or sequelae after the operation. It is a truly thorough method for the treatment of hallux valgus, and it completely makes up for the many shortcomings of traditional surgical treatment of hallux valgus. High heels and pointed-toe shoes.