Most women suffer from strange bumps that form on the big toe. This strange growth interferes with walking, delivering annoying discomfort even in the most comfortable shoes. Why do these strange bumps appear on the foot? What is that strange bone on the big toe?
It is noteworthy that this attack mainly overtakes only women. The slender legs of the fair sex are often disfigured by the "extra" bone. In fact, this growth is not a bump, it substitutes a hallux valgus deformity of the foot.
This deviation develops as a result of wearing shoes that are too tight, shoes with narrow toes, and shoes with high heels. Often the cause is overweight, congenital heredity, as well as active sports jumping and running. This defect is also a traditional companion of flat feet. The fact is that the muscular-ligamentous apparatus of the female body is much more elastic and weaker than that of men. For this reason, the female skeleton is more prone to various deformations. When overloaded on the forefoot, the first metatarsal bone, which is adjacent to the big toe, is displaced.
How is hallux valgus deformity of the foot
This process is often not very progressive, so the deformity of the foot becomes noticeable in its final stages. The metatarsal bone gradually changes its angle of inclination under the influence of external factors. So, visually, a bump is slowly maturing on the big toe. It is actually the upper part of the metatarsal bone, which gradually changes its angle and relief of the foot. Pain appears only when the bone has shifted 30-40 degrees. At first, this pain causes minor discomfort, after which it increases when walking. When the bone changes its angle by 45 degrees, the pain becomes constant and quite easy to ignore.
The result is a flatter, flatter, wider forefoot.
Treatment of a bump on the foot. What is often confused with this type of deformation
It is a very common case when hallux valgus is confused with salt deposits and other types of growths. Adherents of traditional medicine actively recommend iodine nets, herbal ointments and salt baths. But none of this can solve the problem, but only calm the pain for a short time. In order not to confuse hallux valgus with another disease, you need to see a doctor. An accurate diagnosis will be easily established after a preview and x-ray.
Treatment of this disease has several ways. In addition to therapeutic massages and physical education, it is worth putting on a special bandage at night. It can be purchased at a pharmacy or made independently using a dense coil patch. It is only necessary to firmly and evenly fix the shifted bone, pulling it to the opposite side of the foot. So, with the help of a bandage, you can try to put the bone in its original position. Such a bandage can become a hindrance when walking, so it is recommended to tie it before going to bed. But, going for a walk or to work, you also need to take care of the health of your feet. It is worth laying an orthopedic insole or pad inside the shoe, which relieves the load from the front of the foot. Also, you can use interphalangeal plugs that fix the location of the bones of the foot.
If the disease has acquired the last stage, surgical intervention is necessary. Now such operations are carried out without deep internal intervention. The surgeon makes only a few small incisions to fix the bone in the correct position and secure it with bolts. Rehabilitation takes up to three months. For her period, you should not wear shoes with a heel higher than four centimeters. It is desirable that the shoes are orthopedic.
How to prevent bumps on your feet
To keep your feet healthy, you need to wear comfortable shoes and avoid reloading on them. An important role is played by foot massage, the best of which is walking barefoot. Such a massage is especially pleasant and relevant in the summer of the beach season, when you can afford to walk barefoot on the soft sand.
Take care of your health. Remember that comfort is more important than beauty.
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