Toe deformities are very common in women and the elderly, and the pain when wearing shoes is unbearable. So what causes it?If I don't choose the right shoes, will my feet change?
Causes of toe deformity.
There are many causes of toe deformity, mainly caused by mechanical factors, diseases and traumatic factors.
1.Mechanical factors.
Mechanical factors are the main cause of hammer toe and mallet toe**, which are mainly caused by long-term wear of ill-fitting shoes, especially high heels or shoes that are too tight or too narrow. If the toe muscles are inactive and unbalanced, the pressure on the interphalangeal joints and metatarsophalangeal joints is too high, and the muscles and ligaments are diseased, which will lead to deformity.
2.Disease ** element.
Arthritis or sequelae of anterior polio, cerebral palsy, spinal cord dysfunction and hallux valgus can cause toe muscle neuropathy, resulting in the inability of the interphalangeal joints and metatarsophalangeal joints to flex and extend normally, resulting in claw toes.
3.Traumatic factors.
Trauma can lead to damage to the soft tissues of the toes, and muscle and ligament contractures appear after healing, causing the corresponding deformation of the interphalangeal joints and metatarsophalangeal joints, resulting in toe deformity.
In addition to this, there are a few other factors that can also cause hammer toes, mallet toes, and claw toes. The details are as follows:
Incorrect gait, such as walking inside and out, etc., resulting in excessive compression and friction of the toes.
Older people are, more likely to develop hammertoes, and women are at higher risk.
Being overweight, resulting in long-term weight bearing on the feet.
If the second toe is longer than the big toe, you are at greater risk.
There is a family history of hammer toes, mallet toes, and claw toes.
How to correct toe deformities.
Toe deformity must be timely**, because with the development of the disease, the toe deformity will gradually worsen, the joint will be stiff, causing other foot deformities, seriously affecting the normal life of the patient.
First of all, it is necessary to remove mechanical stimuli factors, wear comfortable shoes and socks, insoles, and develop good walking Xi.
Mild deformities can be corrected** to restore the shape and function of the foot. By wearing special orthoses or even special orthopaedic shoes, pain can be reduced and toe deformities can be prevented.
Patients with non-surgical failure** or severe toe deformity should actively seek medical attention and cooperate with the doctor to perform the operation**. There are two main types of surgery, one is soft tissue surgery and the other is bone and joint surgery. The goal of soft tissue surgery is to correct the toe deformity by transferring the flexor toe longus tendon to the extensor dorsi tendon. The goal of bone and joint surgery is to fuse the interphalangeal joints into shape, thereby correcting the deformity of the toes.
During the recovery period of orthodontics**, you can properly carry out toe exercises, such as picking up balls with your feet, grabbing towels with your feet, etc., which can effectively exercise the muscle strength and control of your toes, and help strengthen and stretch the tendons and ligaments of your feet.
Targeted toe physics** can strengthen muscles, stretch tense muscles, and is very beneficial for hammer toes, mallet toes, and claw toes**.
Infrequent changes of shoes.
It can also have an impact on development.
Children's feet develop very quickly, and generally children will grow one size in three to four months, so it is recommended that children need to change their shoes in three to four months.
Suggestion: Shoes are better to choose breathable and mesh, the sole should be thin and soft, the sole is generally not more than 1 cm, about 5 mm is the best, and the heel is hardened a little, so as to maintain the neutral position of the arch of the foot and prevent the appearance of valgus and flat feet.
In the early years of children's development, try not to wear shoes at home, wear a pair of cold-proof socks, so that your feet can feel the stress from the floor.
Note: It is necessary to choose the right shoes according to the different ages and stages of the child, but you must not only buy one pair of shoes to two pairs of shoes a year, which will definitely have an impact on the development of the child, especially some high heels and pointed shoes, because it is not yet time for the foot to be shaped, and the development of the foot can not be ignored in order to make it beautiful.
Tips: The movement of tiptoe is helpful for the shape and development of children's feet. Doing 10 to 15 minutes a day, such a plantar flexion exercise, is very helpful for the shape of the arch.
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