One of the duties of the foot is to carry the burden of the body. The disturbance of the pressure that may occur in the foot primarily affects the spine thus affects the posture that leads to posture disorders. These morphological disorders can be genetic as well as the result of walking disorders or wearing … Continue reading
The basic principles of the Hallux Valgus surgery are: Removing the bunion Proper alignment of the toe and first row bones Alignment of the joints and balancing the forces that affect the bones It is necessary to pay attention to these principles in order not to repeat the deformity. It is often not possible to … Continue reading
The signs of Hallux Valgus is usually focused on swelling (bunion). The joint is painful and swollen in accordance with disability. Redness may also occur at intervals. As the degree of disability increases, it becomes aesthetic problem. If no precautions are taken or treated in a timely manner, the thumb may slide under the second … Continue reading
Many problems seen in the feet are excessive or unbalanced pressure and friction. The front of the foot is made up of hard thin bones surrounded by thin soft tissue. Feet carries the weight of the entire body every day all life long and yet it is inserted into hard shoes and the skin and … Continue reading
While this disorder is less common in societies that do not wear shoes, it is frequently encountered in fashion wearers. Pointed, high-heel shoes, cowboy boots are mainly responsible. More frequent in women due to preference for high heels as well as looseness of structural anatomical ligaments. Moreover, as in many diseases, there is also a … Continue reading
Hallux Valgus is a Latin medical term that describes the deformity of the toe. “Hallux” means toe. “Valgus” is an anatomical term that explains the disorder is directed away from the body. Normally, the toe should be flat, and parallel to the axis of the foot. In Hallux Valgus, the toe bends towards to … Continue reading
