Etiology and phisiology of hallux valgus
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Hallux Valgus;, Metatarsalgia, Treatment, Genetic, Footwear, ComplicationsAbstract
The hallux valgus is one of the most frequent reasons for consultation within the pathologies that affect the foot, 90% of patients are women. It is characterized by varus deformity of the first metatarsal and valgus of the first toe, pain in the medial bony prominence and below the head of the metatarsals, in addition minor claw and metatarsalgia can be accompanied. The use of inappropriate shoes, narrow and high-heeled, as well as the genetic background have been described as the main causes of this pathology. The treatment depends exclusively on the symptomatology and is initially aimed at the use of wide and comfortable shoes, insoles when there is associated metatarsalgia. Orthopedic treatment can improve pain, not deformity. Surgical treatment is reserved for those patients who, despite performing adequate orthopedic treatment, do not improve. The aim of the surgical treatment is to realign the bony structures to correct the deformity by means of osteotomies and soft tissues release, this improves the pain and facilitates the use of footwear. There are multiple surgical techniques described, which are chosen depending on the severity of the hallux and the experience of the surgeon. The results of surgical treatment are successful in approximately 85% of cases. As in all pathologies there is a risk of post-operative complications, which may occur in 15% of patients; the most frequent are the recurrence of deformity and superficial infections.
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