Equino valgus foot deformity

Effectiveness of Surgical Treatment of Valgus Deformity at Medis in Before/After Photos:

Hemiciphysiodesis – Surgery to correct valgus and varus deformities in children

Hemicpiphyseodesis is a minimally invasive method of surgical treatment of deformities of the bony structures of the lower limbs in children. Part of the growth area is temporarily fixed with a plate and two screws. The other side is freely movable so that the curvature or shortening of the leg is gradually corrected. The operation can be carried out at the Medis clinic at an affordable price.

Lower limb deformities in children are a large category of disorders that may be idiopathic (with no clear cause) or related to an underlying congenital disease, trauma, or infection (osteitis).

The diseases can develop over the course of life due to various causes:

• Acquired diseases of the musculoskeletal system;
• injuries during childbirth;
• Lack of vitamins and minerals in the body;
• metabolic disorders;
• Endocrine disorders (diabetes, hypothyroidism);
• Advanced form of rickets, leading to disturbances in the mineralization of ligaments and bone structures;
• Inflammation of joints, ligaments and muscles.

Shortening of the limbs can be unilateral or bilateral. Symmetrical shortening is caused by achondroplasia (dwarfism) and other genetic abnormalities. Asymmetrical shortenings are the result of abnormal limb development. It is caused by a congenital defect, an infectious process, a tumor or trauma.

Types of lower limb deformities

In pediatric orthopedics, two types of anomalies of the leg bones are distinguished: shortenings and curvatures (axial deformities). In 1 in 1000 children, the difference in the length of the lower limbs is about 20 mm. This condition is usually discovered by chance. The danger is that no clinical symptoms appear in the initial phase of developing shortening or curvature.

Changes in the length of the lower limbs occur as a result of congenital defects or due to external influences:

• The anatomical difference (ARDN) is a shortening between the ankle joint and the trochlea of the thigh. Congenital disorders include mild developmental disorders that are identified at birth or in childhood. Acquired diseases include fractures, trauma and degenerative orthopedic diseases.
• Functional difference (FDN) is an asymmetry without shortening of the bone elements. It occurs when the mechanics of the lower limbs are altered by joint contractures, dynamic or static shifts of the mechanical axis, shortening or muscle weakness. A functional difference in the lower limbs also occurs when there is abnormal movement of the knee, hip, foot, or ankle in any of the three planes. Mechanical defects cannot be detected during x-ray examination.

The degree of functional impairment depends on the severity of the pathological condition. Even a slight shortening of the leg has serious consequences: gait and standing disorders, scoliosis, pelvic tilt, muscular imbalance.

Types of unilateral shortening in orthopedics and traumatology:

• True shortening – arises as a result of an organic bone lesion, with malunion fractures, arthrosis, congenital pathology;
• Relative - arises when the relationship between the bone segments is disturbed as a result of dislocations due to (including congenital) dislocations or intra-articular fractures;
• Apparent – arises from forced flexion due to osteoarthritis, arthritis or post-traumatic contracture.

Symptoms of valgus valgus in children

One doesn't have to be an overly observant parent to notice, or at least suspect, that a child is developing a valgus foot deformity. The symptoms are usually specific, namely:

1. If not diagnosed and treated in a timely manner, valgus deformity of the child's foot can lead to gradual enlargement of the bones of the big toe.
2. A hammer toe is a curvature of all the toes.
3. A valgus deformity of the child's foot can be particularly noticeable when walking. When walking, the child does not step on the entire surface of the foot, but only on the inner edges of the foot.
4. In a 5-year-old child with valgus deformity, there are symptoms that parents and doctors themselves can describe, such as tired legs and constant pain in the joints.
5. The distance between the insides of the ankles is about 5 cm.
6. Abrasion of the shoe sole in too short a time.
7. Dr. Komarovsky draws the attention of parents to the fact that there is no depression on their child's foot between the toes and the heel.

Causes of valgus deformity in children

Before treating valgus deformity in children, it is necessary to exclude (if possible) the factors that caused the condition, of which there may be several:

• Endocrine system disorders;
• Osteoporosis;
• transverse flatfoot;
• Development of this condition against the background of diseases such as polyneuropathy, cerebral palsy, poliomyelitis, myodystrophy
• hereditary factor;
• Shoes with heels and narrow toes, which lead to uneven distribution of the load, can be the cause of valgus deformity in a child from 7 years old;
• Intramedullary abnormalities in the shape and position of the foot bones;
• abnormalities of ligaments and tendons;
• abnormalities of the musculoskeletal system;
• Common causes of valgus deformity in children under 2 years of age include hypotonia due to prematurity, rickets, intrauterine hypotrophy, frequent bronchitis, pneumonia and acute respiratory infections;
• Injuries to ligaments, muscles and bones as well as long-term plaster casts;
• Congenital dislocations of the hip joint;
• dysplasia;
• Unsuitable footwear.

A valgus foot (valgus foot) resembles.

Curvature of the first toe, restriction of movement in the ankle joint in which the forefoot is raised, also called equinovarus foot deformity. Affected feet and lower limbs are smaller, symptoms, correction of abnormal foot movement.

5). Figure 4: X-ray image of the right foot in equinovarus foot deformity, that is, a misalignment of the foot. Equinovarus valgus foot– Equinovarus, which involves sustained plantar flexion of the foot. This is a type of contracture of the ankle joint. It is characterized by a misalignment (2007)

Benefits of Kinesiotherapy:

• Maintaining the natural mobility of the foot
• Comfortable to wear (the straps are thin so there is no need to change or adjust footwear)
• Relief from joint pain and swelling
• Tapes are not afraid of water, they retain their properties even after bathing
• Other therapeutic measures become more effective

Instructions for use and method of application

Valgoflex Gout is suitable for daily systemic use. The treatment process is strictly individual and depends on the degree of deformity. Most people manage to get rid of the growth in just 30 days.

• Squeeze a small amount of the creamy gel into your palm.
• Apply the product to the problem area.
• Rub it in massaging movements until it dries completely.
• Repeat the treatment twice a day.

With the help of the gel you will get rid of discomfort when walking and terrible thickenings on the feet, and most importantly you will gain beautiful, healthy feet, well-being, confidence when walking.

Contraindications, overdose and side effects

Numerous reviews of Valgoflex Podagra Gel confirm its effectiveness, but not everyone can use this remedy.

Contraindications to the use of the cream-gel include.

• Hypersensitivity to the ingredients of the preparation
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding
• childhood
• Impairment of the integrity of the skin at the application site – burns, pustules, cuts.
• Severe vascular diseases of the lower extremities.

Cases of overdose are unlikely but may manifest as redness, skin irritation and itching, as well as allergic reactions.

If you notice warning signs of an allergic reaction, it is best to stop treatment with the gel and consult your doctor.

Before using a product, perform a sensitivity test to avoid adverse reactions: apply a small amount to the wrist or elbow and monitor the reaction for 24 hours. If no rash, itching, or burning occurs, the product is safe to use.

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