Hallux Valgus
How does hallux valgus occur?
Hallux Valgus can be caused by congenital defects. It can also be hereditary and people who suffer from rheumatoid arthritis are also more likely to get it. In addition, tight tight-fitting shoes or sports shoes can cause and worsen the symptoms.
What are the symptoms of Hallux Valgus?
Symptoms can be painful and annoying. The symptoms that are common in Hallux Valgus are listed below.
- Pain or discomfort when walking
- Pain on the side of the big toe
- The big toe is turned inwards
- A painful lump just under the toe that may swell or become red
- Difficulty wearing certain shoes
How can it be treated?
There are several treatments, below you can see the overview of the best treatments available for hallux valgus:
- A toe spreader
- A night splint
- Orthotics
Tape for straightening
You can come to us for all these treatments. When these treatments do not help, you may consider surgery.
Surgery is a minor procedure, but rehabilitation can often take a long time. This is why we, and otherwise specialists, recommend wearing a splint. This prevents you from having an operation and does not require long rehabilitation. So you can continue to work as usual.
How does the splint work?
How the splint works is as follows: you apply the brace around your foot and place your big toe against the splint. Attached to the brace is a strap that you can pull tighter. In this way, the toe is pulled back into a straighter position, so to speak.
Hallux Valgus prevention and tips
To prevent annoying symptoms, you can do the following things:
- Buy shoes that are wide enough
- Buy shoes that are not too pointed
- Do not wear high heels too often
- Check your feet occasionally for abnormalities
- Exercise feet by picking up small objects with the toes
Can I wear a hallux valgus splint in a shoe?
Some splints cannot be worn in your shoe, while others can. This is where we have thought of something. Namely, the Hallux Valgus package. This package contains splints you can wear in your shoe. It is made of softer material and fits perfectly in your sock and shoe. In addition, the larger brace is also included in this package. This one is of harder material and so you can wear it at night, for example. This way, you can wear a splint all day and get rid of your symptoms faster.