Posted on July 28, 2008 in Latest News
Hallux varus is a foot disorder in which the big toe is placed away from the next toe so that the two toes seem to be split or spread apart. The most common reason for hallux varus is a failed bunion surgery or the complications following it. Flexible hallux varus is a common condition in newborn babies and usually corrects to valgus in early childhood when the child begins to walk.
Like any other disorder, the treatment of hallux varus too depends on the extent of severity of the disease. Surgery becomes a necessity when the great toe deviates noticeably and becomes stiff. When addressing a varus correction, the soft tissues around the first metatarsophalangeal joint should first be evaluated to determine their influence in creating and maintaining the deformity. The medial capsule should be opened in such a manner as to allow for lengthening and closure.
When an implant arthroplasty is being considered, joint stability must be thoroughly evaluated. Implants, by design, are meant only to act as joint spacers and therefore they will not stand up to abnormal biomechanical forces over time.
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