The deformation valgus of the foot in a child is a condition in which a decrease in the height of the arches of the foot and a curvature in the form of X of its axis are gradually formed.At the same time, the heel, with the fingers, takes place outwards, the baby has a significant clumsiness and rapid fatigue.What if you find such changes in your child's feet?First of all, you should ask for consultations with an orthopedic doctor, as well as to understand the reasons that led to the development of Valgus Stop.
What is the deformation valgus of the stop?
According to this term, orthopedicists are understood as the state of the foot in a child in which the distance between the ankles is 4 to 5 cm.The baby's knees should be reduced together and straightened.The heel and the fingers of the legs with this pathology go away, and the inner vault is flooded inward.The child's legs become similar to the letter "X".In the event that not only is the axis changes, but a decrease in its arches is also noted, the orthopedicist is diagnosed with a "deformation with flat valgus of the feet".Why does this situation develop?
Causes and stages of the development of the disease
Valgus deformation of the foot in children can be congenital or acquired.At the same time, congenital pathology is considered to be a consequence of intrauterine disorders at the stage of development of the lower limbs and can be caused by a wide variety of factors.In this scenario, it is possible to detect the Ad-Valgus foot in the baby during the first months of life.
The acquired deformation becomes noticeable much later - with the first stages of the child.These differences can be associated with insufficient development of the ligament apparatus and various violations of the musculoskeletal system.It should be noted that valgus feet often occur in weakened children with severe muscle weakness.In addition, the disease can be caused by the following conditions:
- Congenital diseases of connective tissue;
- non-preremature;
- intrauterine pathologies leading to hypotrophy (low body weight);
- Congenital lip of the thighs;
- rickets;
- Cerebral paralysis;
- polio;
- obesity;
- Feet injuries (including long -term stay in gypsum).
The cause of Valgus stop can also be wrongly selected shoes for the first steps.Wearing soft and poorly fixed shoes can be the immediate cause of the valgus deformation of the foot.The development of lower limbs is also poorly affected by the baby's too early frame on the legs and the use of walking devices (walkers).
Whatever the reason that caused the training of the ad-value foot, one is one.The muscles and ligaments weaken and extend over time, losing the ability to hold the foot in the right position.
Signs of the disease
The first symptoms of deformation valgus of the foot appear when the baby tries to take his first steps.When observing the child's approach, it becomes clear that the baby only occurs on the inner edge, not on the whole leg, because it should be normal.In the absence of treatment, the foot acquires a form in the form of X. The child gets tired quickly, complains of pain in the legs and discomfort during the move.In the evening and at night, swelling can develop.The installation of feet valgus is also characterized by the fact that the boots are always erased only inside the sole.
In addition to the Valgus stop, there are other types of X -shaped deformation of the lower limbs.The bad guys can affect the neck of the thigh with its dislocation or congenital dysplasia.The legs in the form of the letter "X" can also be curved in the leg area.All these diseases are generally combined with each other and are the result of the same changes in progress in the ligament apparatus of the lower limbs.
How to recognize the disease?
The plan-valgus installation of the judgment is well determined using a X-ray exam. The photo is taken in three projections.In the x -ray, a bad leg installation is clearly visible - and this gives every reason to make a diagnosis.In addition, computed tomography is carried out - a method that allows you to calculate all the necessary morphological parameters of the curved feet.And finally, the doctor necessarily performs a podometry, during which the load on various departments of the Valgus feet is evaluated.
Certain types of deformations require an additional examination.To determine the condition of the hip joint, an ultrasound is carried out.In addition, each child who has been diagnosed with a deformation valgus of the foot must visit a consultation with a neurologist to exclude diseases from the nervous system.In some cases, the disease is formed not only with the insufficiency of the ligament system, but also with certain pathological conditions of the brain and the spinal cord.
The consequences of the valgus deformation of the judgment
A change throughout the child in the child inevitably leads to the formation of curvature in the shape of x of the legs.In addition, the inappropriate position of the basin cannot be avoided and, therefore, posture disorders at a higher age.In many cases, valgus feet lead to the development of flat feet - a source of constant pain and fatigue in the legs.To avoid the appearance of such complications, you should not delay the doctor's visit during the first symptoms of the disease.
How to treat ad-value deformation of the feet?
The purpose of Valgus treatment is the restoration of the normal form of the leg and the return of its functions in full.In the early stages of the disease, priority is given to conservative therapy.The implementation of all the recommendations of the attending physician will avoid the development of serious complications and to do without surgery.
Conservative therapy methods used to treat the valgus:
- constant port of orthopedic shoes;
- the use of special supervisors or interior soles;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Therapeutic gymnastics.
The selection of orthopedic shoes should be carried out by the doctor after an in -depth examination of the patient.The selected shoes must be comfortable enough for the child to not refuse to wear it.A wide nose is required;Talon - Not greater than 4 cm.
If the installation of the flat valgus of the feet is complicated by the development of the flat feet, the shoes are selected according to a different principle.In this case, boots and sandals should have a fairly hard back and dense supervision.Do not forget the special orthopedic soles, which are made in order individually for each child.
The following procedures have proven itself of physiotherapeutic procedures:
- electrophoresis;
- magnetotherapy;
- Electrical stimulation of foot and bottom of the leg muscles;
- Mud applications.
Do not forget the massage - as general, so special with the deformation valgus of the foot.A good effect is noticed by swimming in the pool or in an open pond.Exercise therapy (therapeutic gymnastics) can be carried out both in groups and specialized houses.It is only important to observe all the exercise exercise rules and not overcome during training.
Gymnastics for deformation valgus
The valgus foot is a much easier condition to deal with the early stages of the development of the disease.One of the effective methods to increase the tone of the ligament apparatus is therapeutic gymnastics.Experts recommend performing all exercises in the morning or dividing training into several stages throughout the day.
- walk along a fairly narrow path (no more than 15 cm wide);
- Walk barefoot on a relief surface (an orthopedic carpet can be used);
- Walk only outside the foot;
- Capture the fingers of small objects from the ground or the earth;
- Squats without tearing the legs from the ground;
- Get out of the sitting position (in Turkish) without helping the hands;
- Walk on socks.
All these exercises give very notable results in the treatment of the valgus and can be used at home and in a walk in a park or outside the city.The main thing is not to force the child to face his desire.Transform training into an exciting game - and your baby will be happy to participate.
Surgical treatment of the foot deformation of the foot is carried out quite rarely and only in cases where it is not possible for a long time to obtain the effect of conservative therapy.The surgical correction method is determined individually and depends on the severity of the disease, the age of the patient and the presence of a concomitant pathology.Valgus flatfoot is not a sentence and the orthopedists actively apply more and more new methods to correct pathology.
Valgus deformation of the first finger of the foot
This condition in medicine is called Hallus Valgus.The deformation valgus of the thumb of the foot is mainly found in women.Not so long ago, we thought that the cause of this pathology lies in poorly selected shoes.For the moment, experts deny this declaration.Unfinished shoes undoubtedly aggravate the course of the disease, but it is not its source.Presumably, the formation of valgus of the first finger is affected by a hereditary predisposition, as well as by the absence of ligament devices.
With the development of the disease, the gaps of the thumb occur.At the same time, chronic osteoarthritis is formed with joint deformation and the growth of osteophytes (bone protuberances).This is what patients notice as a kind of "bump" at the very base.Over time, pain appears.The usual shoes become small and the patient must choose boots a larger size, or even go to soft slippers.
Valgus Stop is a disease that requires a great patience of the patient.The treatment takes a long time, and not always the parents of children have the strength to put the question at the end.It is important to remember that only the implementation of all the recommendations of the doctor and the daily classes with the child will give a chance to recover from this disease.