Chen Shengying:Is hallux valgus really passed on to women and not to men?
Many people know that hallux valgus has genetic characteristics, and most of the patients are women with hallux valgus, can it be said that hallux valgus is passed on to women but not to men?
Chen Shengying, a domestic expert focusing on hallux valgus correction, said that hallux valgus is not a genetic disease in the strict sense, but genetic factors do play a role in its pathogenesis. This means that if there is a history of hallux valgus in the family, the risk of developing the disease may be increased for the individual. However, this does not mean that hallux valgus will only be passed to women or men.
The incidence of hallux valgus is indeed higher in women than in men, with a male-to-female ratio of approximately 1:9. This is mainly due to factors such as the physiological structure of women's feet and their shoe wearing habits. For example, women prefer to wear high heels and pointed-toe shoes, which tend to squeeze the toes and increase the risk of hallux valgus. In addition, women's foot ligaments are generally more fragile than men's, and the weakening of resilience worsens with age. Therefore, middle-aged and older women have become the main patient group for hallux valgus.
MaleJustDoes not suffer from hallux valgus?
The answer is no. Although the incidence of hallux valgus in men is relatively low, it is not nonexistent. In addition to being partly related to genetic factors, the occurrence of hallux valgus in men is also associated with excessive weight bearing on the feet. For example, men who have been engaged in heavy physical work, running, basketball, rock climbing, etc., or who are overweight, are more likely to develop hallux valgus.
Both men and women should pay attention to foot health, choose the right shoes, and avoid heavy weights or high-intensity sports for long periods of time to reduce the risk of hallux valgus.
What should I do if I have hallux valgus?
The choice between hallux valgus and surgery depends largely on the severity of symptoms. If the hallux valgus is mild and feels good or only slightly tilted, conservative can be chosen.
When hallux valgus reaches more than moderate, and causes obvious pain, and even seriously affects walking, it is necessary to choose surgery**, many people believe that hallux valgus surgery requires broken bones, plasters, nails, and postoperative bedridden recuperation for several months, which has great damage to the body and affects normal life and work.
Through the upgrading of equipment and technology, the deviated and deformed bones can be reset within the millimeter microhole, and the soft tissues can be adjusted at the same time, the arch curvature of the foot can be restored, and the plantar alignment can be corrected, which can solve the problem of hallux valgus without hospitalization and bed rest, which is welcomed by many patients.