Chen Shengying: Do hallux valgus and flat feet need to be operated on at the same time?
Among foot deformities, hallux valgus and flat feet are two common conditions that can cause discomfort to patients. So, when a person is faced with both of these problems, is it necessary to have surgery at the same time?
Flat feet, also known as flat feet, are the disappearance of the normal medial longitudinal arch. The main ones include symphysis tarsus, genetics, foot trauma and chronic strain. Some patients with flat feet have no obvious manifestations, and foot pain occurs after walking long distances, which subsides with rest. If it is further developed, it is mainly manifested by symptoms such as abnormal gait, foot and ankle pain, swelling, etc., with congenital flat feet and acquired flat feet due to certain factors.
Hallux valgus is a deformity in which the big toe deviates outward, and as the condition worsens, the forefoot widens and the transverse arch may collapse. This not only affects the appearance, but also causes problems such as difficulty walking, pain, etc. People with flat feet do not necessarily have hallux valgus, but people with hallux valgus problems will have the problem of arch collapse, ** hallux valgus while adjusting the arch of the foot to restore the normal force on the sole of the foot, in order to fundamentally solve the problem, and walking will be more comfortable in the later stage.
Surgery is often necessary in patients with severe hallux valgus and flat feet, and it has several advantages over correction alone.
Comprehensive ** effect
Hallux valgus and flat feet are mutually influencing relationships, many people with severe hallux valgus are accompanied by flat feet, and surgical correction can solve the two problems, reduce recovery time, and improve the best effect.
Avoid**
Although flat feet and hallux valgus are two different foot problems, the correction of the plantar alignment is more thorough, so that the correction effect can be maintained stably and avoided.