The peripheral deformation of children's feet is a condition in which the height of the arched arch and the height of the X-shaped curvature of the feet are gradually formed.Meanwhile, the heel and fingers spread outward, and the baby has obvious clumsiness and rapid fatigue.What should you do if you find such changes in your child’s feet?First, you should seek consultation with an orthopedic physician and understand the reasons why the valgus stops developing.
What is the deformation of parking exterior?
Under this term, an orthopedic doctor is understood as the foot state of a child whose ankle is 4-5 cm apart.The baby's knees should be reduced and straightened.This pathology has deviated from the heels and the fingers of the legs, and the inner dome is submerged.The child's legs are similar to the letter "X".If not only the axis changes, but also the reduction of its arch shape is noted, the osteotomist is diagnosed as "the flat Volgos deformation of the foot".Why does this situation develop?
Causes and stages of disease development
The valgus deformation of a child's feet can be congenital or acquired.At the same time, congenital pathology is considered to be the result of intrauterine diseases in the lower limb development stage and may be caused by a variety of factors.In this case, the baby's ad-valgus feet can be detected in the first few months of life.
After a long time, the deformation after acquisition becomes obvious - the first step for the child.These deviations may be related to underdevelopment of ligament devices and various invasions to the musculoskeletal system.It is worth noting that the turnaround foot usually occurs in weak children with severe muscle weakness.In addition, the disease may be caused by the following conditions:
- Congenital disease of connective tissue;
- Not honest;
- Intrauterine pathology leads to atrophy (low weight);
- Thighs congenital lips;
- rickets;
- Cerebral palsy;
- polio;
- obesity;
- Foot injury (including long-term accommodation in plaster).
The first step may also mistakenly choose the reason for the valgus stop.Wearing soft and poorly fixed shoes may be the direct cause of the distortion of the feet.The development of lower limbs is also greatly affected by the premature environment of infants on the legs and the use of walking devices (walkers).
Regardless of the reason for the formation of the ad-valgus foot is one.The muscles and ligaments weaken and stretch over time, losing the ability to keep the foot in the right position.
Signs of disease
The first symptom of valgus deformation of the foot appears when the baby tries to take the first step.When observing the child's gait, it is obvious that the baby appears only on the inner edge and not on the entire leg, as it should be normal.In the absence of treatment, the foot was obtained in the X form.The child soon became tired, complaining about leg pain and discomfort when moving.At night and at night, it may swell.The extrusion of the foot is also characterized by the fact that the boots are always erased only within the sole.
In addition to the shell stop, there are other types of X-shaped deformations in the lower limbs.Evil people can affect the neck of the thigh due to their congenital dislocation or dysplasia.Legs in the form of the letter "X" can also be bent in the leg area.All of these diseases are often combined with each other and are the result of the same changes in the ligament ritual of the lower limbs.
How to identify diseases?
The plane of the stop was well determined using an X-ray examination.The picture is divided into three predictions.In the X-ray, the legs are clearly visible incorrectly - which gives all the reasons for diagnosis.Additionally, a computed tomography is performed - a method that allows you to calculate all the necessary morphological parameters of the bent foot.Finally, the doctor must execute the zip code, during which time, assess the load of the different departments of the out-of-foot foot.
Some types of deformation require additional inspection.To determine the condition of the hip joint, an ultrasound examination was performed.In addition, every child diagnosed with valgus deformation should consult with a neurologist to rule out neurological disorders.In some cases, the disease is formed not only due to insufficient ligaments, but also has certain pathological conditions in the brain and spinal cord.
Consequences of parking tilt deformation
A child’s suit inevitably leads to the formation of X-shaped curvature of the legs.Similarly, improper position of the pelvis cannot be avoided, and therefore, postural disease is at an older age.In many cases, turning the feet can lead to the development of flat feet – a source of continuous pain and fatigue in the legs.To avoid this complication, you should not delay visiting your doctor under the first symptoms of the disease.
How to treat ad-valgus deformation of feet?
The purpose of valgus treatment is to restore the normal shape of the legs and their full recovery of their functions.Conservative treatment is preferred in the early stages of the disease.The implementation of all recommendations by member physicians will prevent the development of serious complications and be performed without surgery.
Conservative treatments are used to treat valgus:
- Constantly wearing orthopedic shoes;
- Use special tubes or insoles;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Treatment gymnastics.
After a thorough examination of the patient, the doctor should choose orthopedic shoes.The selected shoes should be comfortable enough so that the child does not refuse to wear them.Need a wide nose; heel - not 4 cm tall.
If the flat mounting of the foot becomes complicated by the development of the flat foot, choose the shoes according to different principles.In this case, boots and sandals should have a rather hard back and intensive supervision.Don't forget the special orthopedic insoles, which are made separately for each child.
The following procedures have proven themselves from physical therapy procedures:
- Electrophoresis;
- Magnetic therapy;
- Electrical stimulation of muscles in the feet and lower legs;
- Mud application.
Don't forget to massage - as a general, so special, the extroverted deformation of the feet.Swimming in a swimming pool or an open pond will find good results.Exercise therapy (therapeutic gymnastics) can be performed in professional groups and in houses.It is important to observe all the rules of exercising exercises and not overexercise during the training process.
Extraverted gymnastics
Turning your feet is a disease that is easier to deal with in the early stages of disease development.One of the effective ways to increase the tone of the ligament instrument is to treat gymnastics.Experts recommend doing the entire exercise in the morning or dividing the training day into several stages.
- Walk along a rather narrow path (without more than 15 cm in width);
- Walk barefoot on the relief surface (orthopedic carpets are available);
- Walk only outside your feet;
- fingers that capture small objects from the floor or from the earth;
- Squat down without tearing your legs from the floor.
- Leave the sitting position without the help of your hands (in Turkish);
- Walking on the socks.
All of these exercises have very obvious results in treatment of valgus and can be taken for a walk at home, in a park or outside the city.The most important thing is not to force the child to deal with his wishes.Turn training into an exciting game - your baby will be happy to participate.
Surgical treatment of valgus deformation of the foot is rarely performed and is not possible only if conservative treatment effects are not achieved for a long time.The surgical correction method is determined separately, depending on the severity of the disease, the age of the patient and the presence of concomitant pathology.The valgus flat foot is not a sentence, and orthopedics are actively applying more and more new methods to correct pathology.
The outer deformation of the first finger of the foot
The condition in this drug is called Hallus valgus.Valvular deformation of the toe is mainly found in women.Not long ago, it was believed that the reason for this pathology was inappropriate shoes.At present, experts deny this statement.Unfinished shoes will undoubtedly worsen the course of the disease, but they are not the source.Probably, the formation of the valgus of the first finger is affected by hereditary tendencies and the lack of ligament instruments.
As the disease progresses, thumb deviation occurs.At the same time, chronic joint properties are formed and formed with joint deformation and the growth of bone plants (bone protrusions).This is a kind of "bump" that the patient notices at the root of his finger.As time goes by, pain occurs.Usually shoes get small, and patients have to choose larger boots and can even switch to soft slippers.
Valvular stop is a disease that requires patient patience.Treatment takes a long time, and the child’s parents are not always capable of ending the problem.It is important to remember that only by implementing all doctor’s advice and the implementation of daily courses with your child will you have the opportunity to recover from this disease.