The deformation of the foot of the foot in a child is a condition in which a decrease in the height of the arches of the foot and the curvature in the form of its axis are gradually formed.At the same time, the heel, together with the fingers, develops outwards, the baby has a remarkable clumsiness and fast fatigue.What to do if you find such changes in your child's feet?First, you must seek a consultation with an orthopedic doctor, as well as understand the reasons that led to the development of Valgus Stop.
What is the deformation of the stop valge?
Under this term, orthopedists are understood as the state of the foot in a child in which the distance between the ankles is 4-5 cm.The baby's knees must be reduced and straightened.The heel and fingers of the legs with this pathology deviate, and the inner vault floods inward.The child's legs become similar to the letter "X".In the event that not only the axis changes, but also a decrease in its arches, the orthopedist is diagnosed with "deformation of the feet of the flat values."Why is this situation developing?
Causes and stages of disease development
The deformation of the foot of the foot in children can be congenital or acquired.At the same time, congenital pathology is considered a consequence of intrauterine disorders in the development stage of the lower extremities and can be caused by a wide variety of factors.In this scenario, it is possible to detect the ad-valgo foot in the baby in the first months of life.
The acquired deformation becomes remarkable much later, with the child's first steps.These deviations may be associated with the insufficient development of the ligament apparatus and several violations of the musculoskeletal system.It is observed that Valgo's feet often occur in weakened children with severe muscle weakness.In addition, the disease can be caused by the following conditions:
- congenital connective tissue diseases;
- not premature;
- intrauterine pathologies that lead to hypotrophy (low body weight);
- Congenital lip of thighs;
- rickets;
- Cerebral palsy;
- polio;
- obesity;
- Foot injuries (including long -term stay in the plaster).
The cause of the Valgo stop can also be incorrectly selected shoes for the first steps.Wearing soft and poorly arranging shoes can be the immediate cause of the deformation of the feet.The development of the lower extremities is also poorly affected by the baby's too early in the legs and the use of walking devices (walkers).
Whatever the reason that caused the formation of the Ad-Valgo foot, one is one.Muscles and ligaments weaken and stretch over time, losing the ability to keep their foot in the right position.
Signs of the disease
The first symptoms of the deformation of the feet of the foot appear at the time the baby tries to take his first steps.When observing the child's march, it is clear that the baby occurs only at the inner edge, and not in the entire leg, since it should be normal.In the absence of treatment, the foot acquires an X -shaped shape. The child gets tired quickly, complains about leg pain and discomfort when moving.At night and at night, swelling can develop.The installation of Valgus of the feet is also characterized by the fact that the boots is always deleted only inside the sole.
In addition to the Valgo stop, there are other types of X -shaped deformation of the lower extremities.Wicked can affect the neck of the thigh with its congenital dislocation or dysplasia.Legs in the form of "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 that take place in the ligamentary apparatus of the lower extremities.
How to recognize the disease?
The installation of the parade plane vallegal is well determined using an X -ray test. The photo is taken in three projections.On the radiography, the inappropriate installation of the legs is clearly visible, and this gives all the reasons to make a diagnosis.In addition, the computerized tomography is performed, a method that allows you to calculate all the necessary morphological parameters of the curved feet.And finally, the doctor necessarily performs podometry, during which the load is evaluated in different departments of the feet of Valgus.
Some types of deformations require additional exam.To determine the condition of the hip joint, an ultrasound is carried out.In addition, each child who has been diagnosed with the deformation of the foot of Valgo must visit a consultation with a neurologist to exclude diseases from the nervous system.In some cases, the disease is formed not only with insufficiency of the ligament apparatus, but also with some pathological conditions of the brain and spinal cord.
The consequences of the deformation of the stop of the stop
A change in the child's set in the child inevitably leads to the formation of curvature in the form of the legs.In addition, the inadequate position of the pelvis cannot be avoided and, as a result, posture disorders at a more advanced age.In many cases, Valgo's feet lead to the development of flat feet, a source of constant pain and leg fatigue.To avoid the appearance of such complications, you should not delay the visit to the doctor with the first symptoms of the disease.
How to treat the deformation of the ad-valgo feet?
The purpose of valge treatment is the restoration of the normal form of the leg and the return of its functions in its entirety.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 non -surgery.
Conservative therapy methods used to treat the valge:
- Constant use of orthopedic shoes;
- the use of supervisors or special templates;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Therapeutic gymnastics.
The doctor should carry out the selection of orthopedic shoes after an exhaustive examination of the patient.The selected shoes must be comfortable enough so that the child does not refuse to use it.A wide nose is required;Heel: no more than 4 cm.
If the installation of the feet of the flat valves is complicated by the development of the flat feet, the shoes are selected according to a different principle.In this case, boots and sandals must have a fairly hard back and dense supervision.Do not forget special orthopedic templates, which are made individually for each child.
The following procedures have been demonstrated from physiotherapeutic procedures:
- electrophoresis;
- Magnetotherapy;
- Electrical stimulation of the foot muscles and the lower leg;
- Mud applications.
Do not forget the massage, as general, so special with the deformation of Valgo del Pie.There is a good effect when swimming in the pool or the open pond.Exercise therapy (therapeutic gymnastics) can be carried out in specialized groups and in houses.It is only important to observe all the rules to perform exercises and not exaggerate during training.
Gymnastics for Valgo deformation
Valgo's foot is a condition that is much easier to face in the early stages of disease development.One of the effective methods to increase the tone of the ligament apparatus is therapeutic gymnastics.Experts recommend performing the whole set of exercises in the morning or dividing training into several stages during the day.
- walk along a fairly narrow path (no more than 15 cm wide);
- walk barefoot on an relief surface (an orthopedic carpet can be used);
- walking alone outside the foot;
- capturing the fingers of small objects from the floor or the earth;
- Squats without tear off the legs from the ground;
- get out of the seated (in Turkish) position without the help of the hands;
- Walking on socks.
All these exercises give very notable results in the treatment of Valgus and can be used both at home and in a walk in a park or outside the city.The main thing is not to force the child to deal with his desire.Convert training into an exciting game, and your baby will be happy to participate in it.
The surgical treatment of the deformation of the feet 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 method of surgical correction is determined individually and depends on the severity of the disease, the patient's age and the presence of concomitant pathology.Valgus Flatfoot is not a prayer, and orthopedists actively apply more and more new methods to correct the pathology.
Valgo deformation of the first finger of the foot
This condition in medicine is called Halus Valgus.The deformation of the thumb of the foot is mainly found in women.Not long ago it was believed that the cause of this pathology lies in incorrectly selected shoes.At the moment, experts deny this statement.The shoes without a doubt undoubtedly worsen the course of the disease, but they are not their source.Presumably, the formation of the first finger is affected by a hereditary predisposition, as well as the lack of ligamous devices.
With the development of the disease, thumb deviations 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" in the very base of the finger.Over time, pain appears.The usual shoes are becoming small, and the patient has to choose larger size boots, or even change to soft shoes.
Valgo's stop is a disease that requires great patience of the patient.The treatment takes a long time, and not always children's parents have the strength to take the matter 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 the opportunity to recover from this disease.