What should I do if the bones next to my feet are protruding?

The protruding bones next to the foot are actually a condition called hallux valgus. If the deformity is severe, it actually requires surgical treatment. Because most drug treatments do not have much effect, you still have to choose a treatment method based on your own condition.

1. Surgical treatment

Suitable for those with severe pain or deformity. Surgical procedure: Cut the adductor hallucis muscle and transplant it to the outside of the first metatarsal neck; remove the lateral metatarsal bone; remove the bursa and osteophytes, overlap and suture the medial joint capsule to tighten it to correct metatarsal varus; suitable for patients with severe osteoarthritis.

2. Principles of Medication

1. For most patients, no drug treatment is needed, but non-surgical treatment is used.

2. A small number of patients require surgical treatment, and antibiotics should be used after surgery to prevent infection. Different antibiotics should be selected according to the patient's specific situation. Supportive and symptomatic treatment should be given after the operation.

3. How to prevent big toe

When buying shoes, you should choose a pair of shoes with a wide toe last that allows enough space for the toes to move, so as to reduce the pressure on the toes caused by the upper. In addition, standard shoes with correct arch design have strong shock absorption and pressure relief effects, allowing the body weight borne by the foot to be evenly distributed on the sole of the foot when walking, and will not compress the toes due to improper distribution, causing ligament inflammation and relaxation, which is also a very important consideration. Therefore, wearing inappropriate shoes for a long time when walking can easily cause hallux valgus and lead to inflammation and pain. People who wear the popular pointed witch shoes, thick-soled high heels, and shoes with heels that are too high are more likely to develop bunions than the average person.