Valgo deformation of the foot in a child is a condition in which a decrease in the height of the feet arches and the curvature in the shape of its axis are gradually formed.At the same time, the heel, along with the fingers, unfolds out, the baby is lacking lack of lack and quick fatigue.What to do if you find these feet changes in your child?First of all, you should seek consultation with an orthopedic doctor, and understand the reasons that led to the development of Valgus Stop.
What is the deformation of Valgus from the parade?
Under this term, orthopedists are understood as the state of foot in a child where the distance between the ankles is 4-5 cm.The baby's knees should be reduced together and straightened.The heel and the legs of the legs with this pathology deviate, and the internal vault is flooded in.The child's legs become similar to the letter "x".In the case of not only the axis changes, but a decrease in its arches is also observed, the orthopedist is diagnosed with "flat valve deformation of the feet".Why is this situation developing?
Causes and internships of disease development
Valgus deformation of the foot in children can be congenital or acquired.At the same time, congenital pathology is considered a consequence of intrauterine disorders at the development stage of the lower extremities and can be caused by a wide variety of factors.In this scenario, it is possible to detect the ad-VALGO foot in the baby in the first months of life.
The acquired deformation becomes noticeable much later - with the child's first steps.These deviations may be associated with insufficient development of ligament apparatus and various violations of the musculoskeletal system.Note that valgus feet usually occur in weakened children with severe muscle weakness.In addition, the disease can be caused by the following conditions:
- Congenital diseases of connective tissue;
- Do not premature;
- intrauterine pathologies that lead to hypotrophy (low body weight);
- congenital lip of the thighs;
- rickets;
- Cerebral palsy;
- polio;
- obesity;
- Foot injuries (including long -term mood in plaster).
The cause of Valgus stop can also be incorrectly selected shoes for the first steps.Wearing soft and poorly fixed shoes can be the immediate cause of the deformation of Valgus from the foot.The development of the lower extremities is also poorly affected by the baby's very early scenario in the legs and the use of walking devices (walkers).
Whatever the reason that caused the form of the ad-válgum foot, one is one.The muscles and ligaments weaken and extend over time, losing the ability to hold the foot in the correct position.
Signs of the disease
The first symptoms of Valgus deformation of the foot appear the moment the baby tries to take his first steps.When observing the child's march, it is clear that the baby occurs only on the inner edge, not the entire leg, as it should be normal.In the absence of treatment, the foot acquires a shape in the shape of X. The child gets tired quickly, complains of leg pain and discomfort when moving.At night and night the swelling can develop.The installation of feet valgus is also characterized by the fact that the boots are always erased within the sole.
In addition to the valgus stop, there are other types of X -shaped deformation from the lower ends.Wicked can affect the thigh neck with its dislocation or congenital dysplasia.The legs in the form of the letter "x" can also be curved in the leg area.All of these diseases are usually combined with each other and are the result of the same changes that occur in the ligament apparatus of the lower ends.
How to recognize the disease?
The installation of the stop-off plan is well determined using an X-ray exam.The image is taken into three projections.On radiography, inadequate leg installation is clearly visible - and this provides every reason to make a diagnosis.In addition, computed tomography is performed - a method that allows you to calculate all the necessary morphological parameters of the curved feet.And finally, the doctor necessarily performs podometry, during which the load in different valgus feet departments is evaluated.
Some types of deformations require additional exams.To determine the condition of the hip joint, an ultrasound is performed.In addition, every child who was diagnosed with deformation by Valgo do Pé should visit a consultation with a neurologist to exclude nervous system diseases.In some cases, the disease is formed not only with insufficient ligament apparatus, but also with some pathological conditions of the brain and spinal cord.
The consequences of the deformation of Valgus from the Parade
A change in the child's whole in the child inevitably leads to the formation of curvature in the shape of the legs.In addition, the improper position of the pelvis cannot be avoided and, as a result, the disorders of posture at an advanced age.In many cases, Valgo's feet leads to the development of flat feet - a source of pain and fatigue in the legs.To avoid the emergence of such complications, you should not delay the doctor's visit in the first symptoms of the disease.
How to treat the deformation of ad-the feet valves?
The goal of Valgus treatment is the restoration of the normal leg form and the return of its functions in full.In the early stages of the disease, priority is given to conservative therapy.Implementation of all assistant doctor's recommendations will make it possible to avoid the development of serious complications and do without surgery.
Conservative therapy methods used to treat Valgus:
- constant use of orthopedic shoes;
- the use of special supervisors or insoles;
- massage;
- physiotherapy;
- Therapeutic Gymnastics.
The selection of orthopedic shoes should be performed by the doctor after a thorough examination of the patient.Selected shoes should be comfortable enough so that the child would not refuse to use it.A wide nose is required;Heel - not more than 4 cm.
If the installation of flat foot valves is complicated by the development of flat feet, the shoes will be selected according to a different principle.In this case, boots and sandals should have a very hard ass and dense supervision.Do not forget the special orthopedic insoles, made in order individually for each child.
The following procedures proved by physiotherapeutic procedures:
- electrophoresis;
- Magnetotherapy;
- electrical stimulation of the foot and the bottom leg muscles;
- Mud applications.
Do not forget the massage - as general, so special with the deformation of Valgus of the foot.A good effect is noticed when swimming in the pool or in the open pond.Exercise therapy (therapeutic gymnastics) can be performed in groups and specialized homes.It is important to observe all the rules for exercising and does not overcome during training.
Valgo deformation gymnastics
Valgo foot is a much easier condition to deal with the early stages of disease development.One of the effective methods for increasing the tone of the ligament apparatus is therapeutic gymnastics.Experts recommend performing the whole set of exercises in the morning or dividing training into several steps throughout the day.
- walk along a very narrow path (over 15 cm wide);
- barefoot walking on a relief surface (an orthopedic carpet can be used);
- walking only outside the foot;
- capture the fingers of small objects from the ground or earth;
- Squat without tearing the legs from the floor;
- Get out of the sitting position (Turkish) without the help of the hands;
- Walking in socks.
All of these exercises provide very noticeable results in the treatment of Valgus and can be used at home and on a walk in a park or outside the city.The main thing is that it does not force the child to deal with his desire.Turn training into an exciting game - and your baby will be happy to participate in it.
The surgical treatment of the deformation of valgus of the foot is performed rarely and only in cases where it is not possible for a long time to obtain the effect of conservative therapy.The surgical correction method is determined individually and depends on the severity of the disease, patient age and the presence of concomitant pathology.Valgus Flatfoot is not a sentence, and orthopedists actively apply more and newer methods to correct the pathology.
Valgo deformation of the first toe
This condition in medicine is called Hallus Valgus.Valgus deformation of the foot thumb is mainly found in women.Not long ago, it was believed that the cause of this pathology is in inappropriate shoes.At the moment, experts deny this statement.Unfinished shoes undoubtedly make the course of the disease worse, but it is not its source.Presumably, the formation of the first finger valgus is affected by a hereditary predisposition, as well as the lack of ligament apparatus.
With the development of the disease, the thumb deviations occurs.At the same time, chronic arthrosis is formed with joint deformation and the growth of osteophytes (bone protrusions).This is what patients perceive as a kind of "collision" at the base of the finger.Over time, the pain appears.The usual shoes are becoming small and the patient needs to choose boots with a larger size or even change to soft slippers.
Valgus Stop is a disease that requires great patient patience.Treatment takes a long time, and the children of children do not always have the strength to take the subject to the end.It is important to remember that only the implementation of all recommendations and daily classes of the doctor with the child will give the chance to recover from this disease.