This is precisely the problem that most women are susceptible to. It is recognized as one of the most common orthopedic pathologies. Typically, this disease affects mainly women, because according to statistics, almost half of them are faced with the problem of bumps on their fingers. This is a deviation that occurs on the metatarsal bones of the feet and moves towards the inside of the foot. In this case, the big toe deviates to the outside of the foot. Bumps on your feet not only make you forget about beautiful open shoes, but also bring a lot of discomfort and pain.
Orthopedic surgeons give a clear explanation of why bumps appear on the legs. This problem can be caused by concomitant diseases - transverse flatfoot, bursitis, arthrosis of the joints, osteoporosis, disruption of the endocrine system and others. In addition, an important discovery was evidence of the influence of genetic
Causes of bumps on toes
factors on the formation of cones. Those who love high heels and shoes with narrow toes are at risk of developing bunions on their toes, because such shoes interfere with the uniform distribution of loads on the feet. Factors that cause bumps on the legs include the presence of congenital pathologies, complications after polio and cerebral palsy, and injuries to the feet and legs.
Their main symptom, of course, is the appearance of a lump in the area of the metatarsophalangeal joint. This may be preceded by slight redness and swelling at the base of the first finger. Sometimes calluses may form and the skin may thicken. These changes are accompanied by intense pain, which only intensifies during movement due to squeezing the sore spot with shoes.
Naturally, to make a correct diagnosis, it is better to contact an orthopedic specialist, who, after conducting a survey and collecting an anamnesis, will confirm or refute the diagnosis. To accurately determine it, X-ray diagnostics of the foot is used. It highly likely determines the presence of deformities and the degree of development of the disease.
Today, several effective methods have been developed to combat the disease. Conservative treatment is highly effective in the early stages. With small cones and dim
Treatment of bunions on the legs - before and after surgery
In case of severe symptoms, the orthopedist will select for the patient an individual program of therapeutic exercises performed to support the foot. Such treatment cannot be omnipotent, but nevertheless, it bears fruit. In cases of pronounced progression, with a noticeable increase in bumps on the toes, deformation of the inclination of the toe and the shape of the foot, and the presence of constant pain, surgical intervention may be justified. Using a special electron-optical converter, images of the affected area are obtained, which allow you to correct the progress of the operation. Surgical removal of bunions on the feet is considered an effective way to combat the disease, after which the foot recovers in a short time.
Preventing bunions on the toes
Preventing such a problem is much easier than lengthy treatment procedures. The main measures that will allow you to protect yourself from an unpleasant disease are wearing comfortable soft shoes, choosing orthopedic insoles, strengthening exercises for the legs and feet in particular, therapeutic and restorative massage.