The valgus deformation of the foot in a child is a disease in which a decrease in the height of the arches of the foot and the x-shaped curvature of its axis is gradually formed.At the same time, the heel unfolds with the fingers to the outside, the baby has noticeable awkwardness and rapid tiredness.What to do if you find such changes in your feet in your child?First of all, you should advise you with an orthopedic doctor and understand the reasons that led to the development of the Valgus stop.
What is Valgus deformation of the stop?
This term understood orthopedists as the foot of the foot in a child in which the distance between the ankles is 4-5 cm.The baby's knees should be reduced and straightened together.The heel and fingers of the legs with this pathology deviates and the inner vault is flooded inwards.The child's legs are similar to the letter "X".In the event that not only the axis changes, but also a decrease in its arches is determined, the orthopedic surgeon "flat-valgus deformation of the feet" is diagnosed.Why does this situation develop?
Causes and stages of the development of the disease
Valgus deformation of the foot in children can either be congenital or acquired.At the same time, the congenital pathology is regarded as a result of intrauterine disorders in the stage of the development of the lower extremities and can be caused by a variety of factors.In this scenario it is possible to recognize the baby's ad Valgus foot in the first months of life.
The deformation acquired is much later - with the first steps of the child - much later.These deviations can be associated with an inadequate development of the band apparatus and various injuries to the musculoskeletal system.It is noted that valgus feet often occur in weakened children with severe muscle weakness.In addition, the disease can be caused by the following diseases:
- Congenital diseases of the connective tissue;
- Not -private;
- intrauterine pathologies that lead to hypotrophy (low body weight);
- Congenital lip of the thighs;
- Rickets;
- Cerebral palsy;
- Polio;
- Obesity;
- Foot injuries (including long -term stay in the plaster).
The cause of the Valgus stop can also be incorrectly selected shoes for the first steps.Wearing soft and poorly repairing shoes can be the immediate cause of the valgus deformation of the foot.The development of the lower extremities is also poorly influenced by the baby's early circumstances on the legs and the use of hiking devices (hikers).
Whatever the reason why the formation of the ad Valgus foot was caused, one is one.The muscles and ligaments weaken and stretch over time and lose the ability to keep the foot in the right position.
Signs of the disease
The first symptoms of the valgus deformation of the foot are currently appearing in which the baby tries to take its first steps.When the child's course is observed, it becomes clear that the baby only occurs on the inner edge and not all over the leg, as it should be normal.In the absence of treatment, the foot receives an X-shaped shape.The child quickly gets tired and complains about pain in the legs and the discomfort when they move.In the evening and at night, swelling can develop.The valgus installation of the feet is also characterized by the fact that the boots are only deleted on the inside of the sole.
In addition to the Valgus stop, there are other types of x-shaped deformations of the lower extremities.Wicked can influence the thigh neck with its innate dislocation or dysplasia.The legs in the form of the letter "X" can also be bent in the area of the legs.All of these diseases are usually combined and are the result of the same changes that take place in the tape apparatus of the lower extremities.
How can you see the disease?
The aircraft valgus installation of the stop is well determined using an X-ray examination.The picture is taken in three projections.In the X -ray intake, improper installation of the legs is clearly visible - and this gives every reason to make a diagnosis.In addition, computer tomography is carried out - a method with which you can calculate all the necessary morphological parameters of curved feet.And finally, the doctor necessarily carries out podometry in which the load is rated at various departments of Valgus Feet.
Some types of deformations require additional examination.In order to determine the condition of the hip joint, an ultrasound is carried out.In addition, every child in whom the valgus deformation of the foot was diagnosed should visit a consultation with a neurologist to exclude the diseases of the nervous system.In some cases, the disease is formed not only with the insufficiency of the Ligament apparatus, but also with some pathological diseases of the brain and spinal cord.
The consequences of the Valgus deformation of the stop
A change in the child in the child inevitably leads to the formation of the x-shaped curvature of the legs.In addition, the improper position of the pelvis cannot be avoided, and consequently posture disorders of an older age.In many cases, Valgus's feet leads to the development of flat feet - a source of constant pain and fatigue in the legs.In order to avoid the appearance of such complications, you should not delay the doctor in the first symptoms of the disease.
How do you treat the ad-valgus deformation of the feet?
The purpose of the valgus treatment is to restore the normal form of the leg and the return of its functions.In the early stages of the disease, conservative therapy is raised before priority.By implementing all recommendations from the appealing doctor, the development of serious complications and without surgery can be avoided.
Conservative therapy methods for the treatment of valgus:
- constant wearing orthopedic shoes;
- the use of special superiors or insoles;
- Massage;
- Physiotherapy;
- Therapeutic gymnastics.
The doctor should choose the orthopedic shoes after a thorough examination of the patient.The selected shoes should be comfortable enough so that the child does not refuse to wear it.A wide nose is required;Heel - not higher than 4 cm.
If the flat valus installation of the feet is complicated by the development of flat feet, the shoes are selected according to a different principle.In this case, boots and sandals should have a fairly hard back and a dense supervision.Do not forget special orthopedic insoles that order individually for each child.
The following methods have proven to be proven by physiotherapy methods:
- Electrophoresis;
- Magnetotherapy;
- Electrical stimulation of the muscles of the foot and lower bone;
- Sludge applications.
Do not forget the massage - as general, so especially with valgus deformation of the foot.A good effect is found when swimming in the pool or in the open pond.Training therapy (therapeutic gymnastics) can be carried out both in specialized groups and in houses.It is only important to observe all rules for the execution of exercises and not to bring about stress during training.
Gymnastics for Valgus deformation
The Valgus foot is a disease that is much easier to manage in the early stages of developing the disease.One of the effective methods to increase the sound of the band apparatus is therapeutic gymnastics.Experts recommend carrying out the entire exercises in the morning or dividing the training into several phases during the day.
- Go along a fairly narrow path (no more than 15 cm wide);
- Go barefoot on a relief surface (an orthopedic carpet can be used);
- Only go on the outside of the foot;
- Finger small objects from the ground or earth;
- Kniebugen without tearing your legs off the ground;
- Get out of the seating position (in Turkish) without the hand aid;
- Go on socks.
All of these exercises provide very noticeable results in the treatment of valgus and can be used both at home and on a walk in a park or outside the city.The main thing is not to force the child to deal with his desire.Transform the training into an exciting game - and your baby will be happy to take part.
The surgical treatment of the valgus deformation of the foot is carried out quite rarely and only in cases where it is not possible for a long time not to achieve the effect of conservative therapy.The method of surgical correction is determined individually and depends on the severity of the disease, the age of the patient and the presence of a simultaneous pathology.Valgus Flatfoot is not a sentence, and orthopedic surgeons are using more and more new methods to correct the pathology.
Valgus deformation of the first foot finger
This condition in medicine is indicated by the hallus valgus.The valgus deformation of the thumb of the foot is mainly found in women.Not too long ago it was assumed that the cause of this pathology lies in non -properly selected shoes.Experts are currently denying this statement.Unfinished shoes undoubtedly worsen the course of the disease, but is not his source.Presumably, the formation of valgus of the first finger is influenced by an inherited disposition and the lack of tape apparatus.
With the development of the disease, the thumb deviations emerge.At the same time, chronic osteoarthritis with joint deformation and the growth of osteophytes (bone maker) is formed.This is what patients notice as a kind of "bump" at the base of the finger.Pain appears over time.The usual shoes become small and the patient has to select boots of a size larger or even switch to soft slippers.
Valgus Stop is an illness that requires great patience through the patient.The treatment takes a long time, and the children's parents have the strength to bring the matter to 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 gives the opportunity to recover from this disease.