It is undoubtedly the most common deformity in humans. Hallux valgus, also called “bunion” of the foot, affects about a quarter of the French population. This abnormal deviation of the big toe towards the second toe is not necessarily painful. But when it hurts, when it is associated with difficulties in putting on shoes, complications or even aesthetic discomfort, hallux valgus can become a real medical problem. Women are particularly affected, with 90% of cases affecting women over 40 years of age. How to prevent worsening of the deformity? Can we fix it? When should you consider surgery? Answers by two specialists.
The causes of hallux valgus are not clearly identified. Shoes have long been blamed, particularly shoes with narrow toe heels such as pumps. But their role wouldn’t actually be as central as we thought, as explained…
Source: Le Figaro
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