Halux Valgus, Juanete or Bunio is the deviation, usually of the big toe for the prominence and inadequate angulation of the head of the first metatarsal bone. This type of deviation can also appear on the smallest fingers of the foot but the most common is that of the first finger. It is a disorder that causes painful inflammation of the edge of the foot in the area of the union of the finger with the rest of the foot. It is more frequent in women and is usually caused by the use of inappropriate footwear, above all, narrow point. It can also appear by family history.
Causes of Halux Valgus or Junets
The main is the use of inappropriate footwear
The causes of the appearance of Halux Valgus can be several although specialists point, of origin, a tread defect and the use of narrow toe shoes favor their appearance or shoes that do not adjust correctly. They can also influence feet injuries, certain types of arthritis such as rheumatoid arthritis and family history.
HALLUX VALGUS OR JUANES SYMPTOMS
Deaf and continuous pain
The symptoms of the existence or appearance of the bunion are:
– Continuous pain due to inflammation in the area of the union of the finger with the rest of the foot
– Visible finger deformation
– Sensation of rubbing in the affected area
– Cocks when moving your finger.
Diagnosis of the hallux valgus or juane
Physical exam and medical history
For the diagnosis, the podiatrist or the traumatologist will only need to perform a physical exam and the description of symptoms. Another type of tests, such as radiographs, will be done in case it is necessary to perform surgical intervention.
Treatment and medication of hallux valgus or juane
Anti -inflammatory, analgesics, orthopedics, physiotherapy and surgery
Halux Valgus or Juanete is treated at the pharmacological level with anti -inflammatory and analgesic drugs. It is also relieved with:
– The application of heat or cold.
– Physiotherapy.
– Using proper wide and mild and adaptable skin that does not cause rubbing in the bunion.
– Avoiding all those actions that aggravate, above all, pain.
Orthopedic aids such as the placement of pads in the juanete area can relieve pain in addition to other orthopedic options that specialists may indicate.
Apart, if there is no improvement, local infiltrations can relieve discomfort and, as a solution, in theory, definitive, there is surgery. The most used method today is the distal metatarsal osteotomy in inverted V that section the head of the metatarsal, one of the five long bones that form the foot skeleton. It is possible that the deformity cannot be completely correct and the juanete reappears, mainly, if the preventive indications posed by the surgeon after the operation are not followed.
HALLUX VALGUS OR JUANETE PREVENTION
Wide last shoes without a narrow and material toe that does not produce rubb
The main precautionary measure is to have an adequate footprint and choose the right footwear for foot health such as wide last shoes that do not have a narrow toe and that do not cause rubbing anywhere in the foot.
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