Question 1

how long do i ask off if i have to undergo for an hallux valgus correction operation .?

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Talk to your Surgeon: These are the kinds of questions that should be addressed with your operating surgeon pre-operatively because the answer can vary widely depending on the type of procedure planned.

Question 2

have to undergo an hallux valgus correction operation. what should i expect from the surgery?

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There are : Literally over a hundred different bunion surguries.....you need to pick a doctor you feel comfortable with, they will take xrays evaluate your foot and explain to you your options.

Question 3

i got hallux valgus hammer toe correction surgery. how long is the road to recovery?

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Ask surgeon: This should have been all spelled out for you before the procedure. There are also different procedures that take different amounts of time to heal.

Question 4

after hallux valgus-hammer toe correction, will doctor do plaster of paris bandage up to knee.?

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Depends: It depends on the nature or extent of the surgery, need for protection and surgeons preference to some extent.

Question 5

whats hallux valgus?

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Bunion: Hallux valgus is the medical term for a bunion.   Hallux means big toe or great toe.  Valgus means bent out and is used to describe a deformity in which the angulation is away from the midline of the body. Hallux valgus is when the great toe is bent out away from the midline of the body.  This is a common deformity seen in 9 out of 10 women.

Question 6

hallux rigidus. is it bad?

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Painful: It is a painful condition at the first m-p joint. This condition may respond to conservative care or require surgery.

Question 7

is hallux rigidus hereditary?

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In part. : Hallux rigidus is not clearly hereditary but there is probably some component that predisposes some to this problem. However, the major determinants are previous trauma to the joint and repetitive injury that accumulates over time.

Question 8

is hallux rigidus always painful?

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Not always. : Hallux rigidity is usually painful because it is really arthritis of the great toe joint. However, just because the x-rays look ugly doesn't mean it is always painful. For some, the joint may stiffen so much that the pain subsides. But for most it is a painful condition.

Question 9

how to tell if i have hallux rigidus?

Accepted Answer

Bend it...: Bend the big to upwards toward your leg.  You should have about 65 degrees of upward motion, it not, it can be hallux limitus (or rigidus).  See a podiatrist for an x-ray and an exam to find out for sure. Then you will also receive a number of treatment options.

Question 10

hallux rigidus at 18. can this happen?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Was there an old stubbing injury?  If there was any trauma to the great toe joint an arthritic condition can develop. In general it is not common in younger people.

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