What is metatarsus valgus?

Metatars are five long bones located between the tarsus, the seven bones that make up the ankle, and connect the lower leg to the legs and phalanx or toe. Metatarsus Valgus is a condition where the entire part of the foot is moved or rotated out of the body. However, the heel also referred to as Kalcine remains in its correct position.

The usually congenital deformity that occurs before or just after birth can affect the metatarsus valgus the way the body processes the mass bearing and walking when it changes the structure of the foot and flattens the natural arch. When the body weight is carried on the incorrectly placed leg, it can throw away the balance and cause problems with pain that can radiate through ankles, legs, hips and even back. In extreme cases, the metatarsus valgus may cause a condition called hip dysplasia in which the hip joint is distorted, causing problems with the ability of the foot to accept the shortage. This can also change the dynamics of the normal heel walking sequence and balancing problems. Pain can tellto melt from the fingers due to the first tip that carries the rest of the fingers.

Treatment of metatarsus valgus depends on the severity of the shifted legs. In mild cases, the abnormal position of the foot easily moves to a normal position through passive stretching, a technique where there is no active contraction of muscles attached to the bones. Orthotic worn inner shoes can help repair deformity for slightly affected patients. In conjunction with a regular routine stretching, this bone bone can back to the site and facilitate movement, balance and pain.

In more serious cases, especially if the bones are fixed and cannot be moved to normal position, casting to set the bones to their natural place may be required. The leg is stretched a few degrees closer to normal and casting around the knee is applied for up to two weeks. This process is repeated several times, dockUD leg restores its natural shape. Cast for metatarsus valgus can be effective during the first years of life to the age of four or five years.

If the cast is ineffective or is present after five years, surgery may be necessary to repair the deformity. Surgery for metatarsus valgus usually involves osteotomy of one or more bones to regain the correct placement. Osteotomy is a procedure in which bones are cut to change their alignment.