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Operative treatment of hallux valgus (Bunion Deformity)

Hallux valgus (Bunion Deformity) is the most common orthopedic pathology and is more frequent with women. The cause of development of this deformity of the thumb is not definitely clear, but the significant role of hereditary factors is obvious here.
Formation of the bunion proceeds in the following way. In the initial stage of the disease, the balanced function of the foot ligaments, tendons and muscles is disturbed; later there occur changes in bones and joints. Easily defined visual deflections of the form of the foot (Bunion Deformity, “bumps” or “osselets”) gradually progress, there develops a consistent fixed deformity. As a result of weakening of some forming elements of the foot, the frontal divisions becomes wider, the transverse platypodia develops, the deviation angle of the first digit increases, and a bump shows up in the area of the first metatarsophalangeal articulation. The first digit displaced outwardly presses on the second digit, the latter is bended and fixed in a defective position (hammer-like toe). This is a typical pattern for Hallux valgus. Transverse platypodia may be accompanied by pains in the foot while walking, which is usually due to inflammation of soft tissues, formation of callosities, blister skin and other reasons.
Nowadays many methods of surgical treatment of Hallux valgus are used. Usually these methods consist in intersecting the bones, placing them in the necessary position and fixing them with metal devices (plates, screws, needles, wire etc.), removing which is often not a less traumatic operation than the first one. Using this technique unavoidably implies imposing a plaster bandage for 1.5-2 months and walking on crutches within 3-4 weeks. Besides, there exists a biomechanical factor of development of valgus deformity of the foot which is not paid due attention. Ignoring this factor – tension of the pathologically altered capsule-ligamentous and tendomascular apparatus of the foot – is obviously the cause of at least 30-40% of recurrences development.
The Center of anthropometric (orthopedic) cosmetology and correction is greatly experienced in surgical treatment of deformities of frontal divisions of the feet. Our method is notable for relatively small traumatic rate and short terms of treatment (the method is patented). In a single step, all components of the deformity of the frontal division of the foot are eliminated, the normal form is restored without intersection of bones, therefore no plastering or long-term therapy for the restoration of the integrity of the bones are required. Inpatient treatment takes 1-2 days (14 days for the patients from other cities); after removal of stitches a gradually increasing load and expansion of the motive regimen are recommended. The normal function of the operated foot is usually restored in 1-2 weeks. In most cases, the surgery is performed under local anesthesia.
By today, we have performed treatment of over 400 patients. In all cases a positive cosmetic and functional result was achieved.

If you have hallux valgus we invite you to our Volgograd clinic (Russia) for the safe and fast operation to remove your problem. We provide full service including visa support to make your staying in Russia comfortable.  Your journey will take only 1-2 weeks and the cost including hallux valgus treatment and travel expencies will not exceed 3-4 thousand Euros. To get more information contact us via email: hallux@rucosm.com.

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