What is Hallux extensus?
Hallux extensus is a health condition in which a large finger, also known as Hallux, is permanently extended or up-lifted position. This condition, which is also referred to as deformities to Cocup, is most often found in the metatarsofalalangal joint, the joint at the base of the tip, where it meets the leg, but may also include an interphalangal joint, the joint in the middle of the tip. Hallux extensus can be caused by several conditions from surgical complications to inflammation or shortening of extensor tendons on the top of the foot. Almost always requires correction of surgery of the legs. In addition to Hallux extensus, Hallux Valgus, also known as Buunion, in which the tip angles too far towards the second tip; Hallux Varus, in which the top outburst out; And Hallux rigidus, in which he suffers from inflammation that leaves the tip of stiff and impossible. These conditions may require operation correction. Hallux extensus deformity can actually be a complication of Hallux Valgus and Hallux Rigidus.
During the Keller Bunnonectomy procedure, such as bony projection along the inside of the large tip base that distinguishes the buunion, is shaved down, part of the proximal or near the bone in the large tip is removed and the pin is located longitudinally over the joint. At the same time, the connection of soft tissue is to be maintained in a place such as the tendon Flexor Halucis brevis, muscles that shorten a large finger. Together with the flexor hallucis longus, this tendon stretches down the tip from the plantar surface or the sole of the foot, as well as the tendon of the muscles extensor hallucis pulls up the tip from the dorsal or upper survář legs. If any of the flexor tendons are damaged or re -connected incorrectly, Hallux extensus deformity may occur when the tip is healed in an extended position. The deformity may then require subsequent surgery to correct.
Other causes Hallux extensus include shortening or tendonitisattached to the upper side of the large finger, known as extensor tendons. When they solidify or shorten as it can occur due to incorrect healing of injury or tendonitis, they pull the upper surface of the tip towards the shin. Correct surgery may include extending or moving these tendons to return to its normal position.