Wearing uncomfortable high-heeled shoes for a long time often leads to foot pain. Ligaments and muscles are weak and the bones are out of alignment – this misalignment is called hallux valgus and is often referred to as “big toe protrusion” or “heel” of the foot. It is recommended not to leave your toe alone, as this process can then permanently affect the toe. Today, there are many ways to solve this problem. Wearing uncomfortable high-heeled shoes for a long time often leads to foot diseases. Ligaments and tendons are weak and the bones are far apart – a disproportion called hallux valgus, which is often called a “bump” or “swelling” in the foot. It is recommended not to leave your toe alone, as this process can then permanently affect the toe. Today, there are many ways to solve this problem.
Hallux valgus is one of the most common disorders and causes the toes to appear out of alignment. Calluses and hardening can also form on the feet, causing pain and affecting walking and wearing shoes.
Causes deformation
Forefoot pathology is not just a cosmetic defect. Hallux valgus causes changes in all areas of the foot:
- Damage to the bone marrow
- mixed or lateral flatfoot;
- curvature of the metatarsal bones.
Today, a large number of surgical procedures are performed in the treatment of hallux valgus (protrusion of the big toe). Most often, their essence lies in the replacement of bones that are fixed in the desired position with the help of metal devices (plates, screws, etc.), the removal of which is usually a major and destructive event that requires a long recovery period. . and refuse high-heeled shoes. The development of modern orthopedic procedures provides the most innovative and completely non-invasive treatments!
Percutaneous Foot Surgery to Remove Hallux Valgus
Percutaneous hallux valgus correction is a highly advanced treatment method that allows permanent correction of big toe deformities and other pathologies of the forefoot, allowing rapid recovery and the shortest possible return to normal life.
One of the most important advantages of percutaneous foot surgery is the ability to restore foot functions immediately after the intervention, without the need for bone fixation (osteosynthesis). The toe phalanx osteotomy pieces are fixed with bandages and play an important role in percutaneous surgery. In unstable distal lateral metatarsal osteotomies, early load transfer is necessary because the metatarsal head will move under the influence of early load transfer and find the best position.
Another reason for percutaneous surgery is acquired or congenital foot deformities or structural features. In most cases, these abnormalities are more of a psychological problem than an orthopedic one, especially in young patients. In such cases, “open” surgery is usually not an option: Correcting the defect results in a skin scar that is more visible than the original problem. With a percutaneous approach, the foot deformity can be eliminated and the defect can be identified.
