2023-11-11 07:00:00
OUR HEALTH ADVICE – This deviation of the big toe can be painful and prevents you from finding the right shoe. Contrary to popular belief, surgery is not the preferred solution.
It is undoubtedly the most common deformation in humans. Hallux valgus, also called a “bunion” on the foot, affects around a quarter of the French population. This abnormal deviation of the big toe towards the second toe is not necessarily painful. But when it hurts, when it is associated with difficulties in putting on shoes, with complications or even with aesthetic discomfort, hallux valgus can become a real medical problem. Women are particularly affected since 90% of cases affect women over 40 years old. How to prevent the deformation from getting worse? Can we correct it? When should you consider surgery? Answers with two specialists.
The causes of hallux valgus are not clearly identified. Shoes have long been incriminated, particularly heeled shoes with narrow toes, such as pumps. But their role would in fact not be as central as we thought, as explained…
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