The hallux valgus, commonly known as a bunion, is one of the most common problems of the feet. Visibly it is when there is a pronounced lateral deviation of the big toe's (hallux) inner region.
Because of the bones and growing nature of children and adolescents it is quite common for neighboring structures to suffer some pain and misshapenness. Some people inherit from their families tend to develop the bunion from youth and begin their training. It is important to note that it is the foot type that is passed down – not the bunion. Parents with poor foot posture can pass their problematic foot type on to their children, who in turn are then prone to developing bunions.
Podiatrists report they treat a surprising number of young children and teenagers suffering with bunions. Juvenile Bunions are not normal and should be treated as early as possible. The treatment goal is to prevent the bunions from getting larger and to relieve any pain.
However, in older adults the bunions can form as a result of narrow shoes and high heels. Traditionally, this is the representation of bunions in older individuals which prevails. Juvenile bunions may be caused from juvenile rheumatoid arthritis or neuromuscular disorders (eg Cerebral Palsy) or low muscle tone (eg Down Syndrome).
Juvenile bunions are considered more serious than adult bunions, as there are more years available for the bunion to get worse and cause problems.The use of stents has good results, avoiding the progression of the condition. In more serious cases, corrective surgeries are necessary.
Early on juvenile bunions are usually asymptomatic.
As the bunion deformity progresses, your child might complain of the following:
A bony bump at the base of the big toe joint.
Swelling, or sometimes redness, at the base of the big toe.
Difficulties finding shoes to fit.
Pain when walking or playing sports
‘Flat feet’ or pronated foot type
Joint hypermobility (loose ligaments, floppy joints)
Keine Kommentare:
Kommentar veröffentlichen