{"id":19826,"date":"2022-03-17T10:38:00","date_gmt":"2022-03-17T09:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stimcareonline.com\/?p=19826"},"modified":"2024-08-28T17:49:28","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:49:28","slug":"hallux-valgus-une-deviation-douloureuse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stimcareonline.com\/en\/hallux-valgus-une-deviation-douloureuse\/","title":{"rendered":"Hallux valgus, a painful deviation<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Hallux valgus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

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The adult foot is a complex structure. Composed of 26 bones, 16 joints, 20 muscles and over 100 ligaments<\/mark><\/strong>As it carries the weight of the body, it's essential to preserve it. It can also be the source of pain, sometimes very intense, particularly when a Hallux valgus is formed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This progressive deformation is characterized by the appearance ofa bump on the forefoot<\/mark><\/strong>. The big toe is at the origin of this outgrowth. When the big toe gradually tilts onto the second toe, it causes the first metatarsal to deviate. The joint becomes protruding, causing severe pain when walking. Simply wearing shoes becomes extremely complicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What causes Hallux valgus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This foot deformity can be caused by a number of factors. Starting with genetics, Hallux valgus is often hereditary<\/mark><\/strong>. Most women are affected, with the deformity appearing progressively between the ages of 40 and 50. Anatomy also plays a role: when the foot is naturally wide, so-called \"Egyptian\" feet, where the first toe is longer than the others, are prone to this type of deviation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We can see that heels<\/mark><\/strong> and pointed toes, when worn daily, can lead to Hallux valgus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finally, other pathologies can increase the risk of this type of deformity. These include osteoarthritis and poliomyelitis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to recognize a Hallux valgus?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n