Hallux valgus treatment in Berlin - advantages of holistic treatment
Deformity, pain, pressure points - a malposition of the ball of the big toe often goes unnoticed for a long time until noticeable discomfort sets in. Because the cause is usually instability of the entire foot structure, holistic treatment is recommended. In addition to the ball of the big toe, it also looks at the whole foot and the gait pattern. Treatment can be symptomatic or long-term with surgery. An expert who carries out all options of hallux valgus treatment in his practice with a lot of experience practices in Berlin.
Widespread: hallux valgus - the bunion of the big toe
Hallux valgus before (r.) and after surgery
Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot disorders in adults. Experts estimate that about 20 percent of all adult women are affected. In the age group over 65, almost 40 percent of all patients have altered big toes. In women, the painful deformity occurs three to four times more often than in men, which is probably mainly due to footwear: studies have shown that shoes - especially high heels and shoes that are too small - increase the likelihood of pain due to this deformity. Ultimately, developmental instability in the midfoot, to a greater or lesser degree, leads to changes in the angles of the bones. The ball of the big toe moves outwards and the big toe folds towards the other toes.
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Depending on the severity: Symptomatic or long-term therapy
Hallux valgus before (r.) and after surgery
At first, the slight deformity does not cause any problems. Pressure points on the inside of the ball are the first signs. If the condition remains untreated, the deformity increases. In addition to the cosmetic problem, pain, permanent pressure marks and inflammation, restrictions in balance and gait as well as an increased risk of falling then follow.
In the initial phase, regular barefoot walking, foot gymnastics or wearing barefoot or orthopaedic shoes can alleviate the symptoms and halt the progression. However, if pain occurs permanently and the patient loses mobility and quality of life, surgery for hallux valgus is advisable.
Holistic hallux valgus treatment in Berlin
Choosing the right treatment strategy and deciding whether and how to operate is crucial in hallux valgus treatment. It is advantageous to consult an expert who offers all methods - whether symptomatic-maintaining or surgical-sustainable - and at the same time treats holistically. The unstable metatarsus and the gait pattern, along with the deformity itself, are the most important factors in assessing the severity and in advising on treatment options. In Berlin, Dr Gottlieb offers such holistic treatment. With more than
20 years of professional experience, further training in the USA and Switzerland as well as his current scientific work, Dr. Gottlieb is considered an expert in foot deformities.
The foot deformity hallux valgus is widespread and manifests itself by a strongly protruding metatarsophalangeal joint and a big toe pointing towards the other toes. In addition to symptomatic measures, there is also the possibility of a surgically sustained hallux valgus treatment. Dr. Gottlieb in Berlin is an expert in these and other foot disorders.