Hallux valgus, Orthopedics FAQ

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Post-Surgery Concerns: Understanding Bumps and Indentations After Bunion Surgery

Postoperative care for hallux valgus surgery? I would like to ask the doctor, it has been over two months post-surgery, and I have consistently noticed a depression or protrusion at the surgical site, which seems to be at the osteotomy location. Pressing on it or wearing shoes ca...


Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, there are various surgical methods for hallux valgus. There may be some protrusions, possibly from plates or osteotomy sites. Please discuss this with your attending physician. If the condition is severe, it can be readjusted. Thank you.

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Understanding Ankle Ligament Injuries: Symptoms and Treatment Options

Ankle ligaments Hello Doctor, my daughter was in a minor car accident at the end of June. At that time, her foot was twisted, but since it didn't hurt much, we didn't pay much attention to it. A few days later, she started to feel some pain while walking. After several ...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
After an ankle injury, it may take a long time to recover. Wearing a brace can help protect the ankle joint while gradually training the range of motion in the ankle joint, which can lead to improvement.

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Understanding Hallux Valgus: When to Seek Medical Attention for Your Child

Bunion (Hallux Valgus) Hello, doctor. My daughter, who is in middle school, has inherited hallux valgus. When she walks, her hindfoot (heel) tilts slightly inward towards the calf, but the hallux valgus itself does not cause any pain. I would like to ask whether we should go to t...


Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, due to the varying angles of hallux valgus, the symptoms differ, and the treatment approaches also vary. It is advisable to visit an orthopedic clinic for an examination. Thank you.

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Managing Pain from Accessory Navicular Bone in Flatfoot Conditions

Navicular bone, medial ankle pain? Hello Doctor, I have congenital hallux valgus and an accessory navicular bone combined with flatfoot. My hallux valgus is currently mild to moderate and does not affect my daily life, but regarding the accessory navicular bone, I experience sign...


Dr. Wang Jiacheng Reply:
Applying heat can reduce pressure on the affected area. If arch support shoes are ineffective, you can consider ordering custom insoles that are thicker and softer, which can help alleviate pressure on the feet.

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Managing Hallux Valgus and Navicular Bone Pain: Tips for Relief and Recovery

Hallux valgus Hello Doctor, I have congenital hallux valgus and an accessory navicular bone combined with flatfoot. My hallux valgus is currently mild to moderate and does not affect my daily life, but regarding the accessory navicular bone, I experience significant pain in that ...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Applying heat can reduce pressure on the affected area. If arch support shoes are ineffective, custom insoles with a thicker, softer base can be ordered to help decrease pressure on the feet.

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Which Specialist to Consult for Your Child's Hallux Valgus?

Which department should I see for hallux valgus? Your daughter is currently in the second year of junior high school and has a condition known as thumb hypoplasia. It seems that her condition may not yet require surgery. Should we schedule an appointment with "Pediatric Orth...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can visit a pediatric orthopedic specialist for consultation.

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Post-Surgery Issues: Understanding Broken Pins After Bunion Surgery

Postoperative care for hallux valgus surgery? Last summer, after undergoing surgery for hallux valgus on my right big toe, my follow-up visits were normal. However, during a follow-up appointment in early February this year, the doctor informed me that the fixation screw had brok...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
If the bone screw has broken but the bone has already healed, it may not require any intervention. However, if the broken screw irritates nearby tissues and causes symptoms, it should be removed. After the surgery, recovery typically takes a few days, but whether you can walk imm...

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How to Treat Thick Calluses on the Feet After Surgery?

How to treat thick calluses on the soles of the feet? Hello Doctor, I have congenital hallux valgus and underwent corrective surgery two years ago. About a year ago, I suddenly developed a thick callus on the sole of my foot (possibly due to exercising), approximately the size of...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You may need to see a plastic surgeon for possible debridement again.

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Post-Surgery Pain and Concerns After Fifth Toe Surgery: What to Expect

Postoperative Issues Related to Fifth Toe Varus Deformity Hello, doctor. I underwent surgery for hallux valgus on my right foot on January 10th of this year, and then I had surgery on my left foot on July 11th. My question is, why do I still feel some tingling and cramping pain i...


Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, after toe bone correction surgery, it is common to experience joint stiffness as well as tingling and sharp pain. This condition should improve with increased movement of the toe joints and by soaking in warm water or applying heat once the bones have healed. Wishing you a...

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Post-Surgery Pain and Concerns After Fifth Toe Surgery: What to Expect

Postoperative issues related to fifth toe varus deformity? Hello Doctor, I underwent surgery for the hallux valgus of my right fifth toe on January 10th of this year, and then I had surgery on my left foot on July 11th. My question is, it has been almost 9 months since the right ...


Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, after toe bone correction surgery, it is common to experience joint stiffness as well as tingling and sharp pain. This condition can improve with increased movement of the toe joints and by soaking in warm water or applying heat once the bones have healed. Wishing you a sp...

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Post-Surgery Pain and Concerns After Fifth Toe Surgery: What to Expect

Postoperative Issues Related to Fifth Toe Varus Deformity Hello, Doctor. I had surgery on my right foot for hallux valgus on January 10th of this year, and then I had surgery on my left foot on July 11th. My question is, why do I still feel some tingling and cramping pain in my r...


Dr. Chen Bochen Reply:
Hello, after toe bone correction surgery, it is common to experience joint stiffness as well as tingling and sharp pain. This condition can improve with increased movement of the toe joints and by soaking in warm water or applying heat once the bones have healed. Wishing you a sp...

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Understanding Hallux Valgus: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options

Long-standing hallux valgus? Hello, doctor. I have an 80-year-old woman at home who has had severe hallux valgus for many years, causing her second toe to overlap the big toe. However, she has a very low willingness to undergo surgery, so her condition has been left untreated unt...


Dr. Chen Yongxue Reply:
Hello, hallux valgus can vary significantly in severity. In mild cases, there may only be pain on the medial side of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. As the condition worsens, pain may begin to occur beneath the second metatarsophalangeal joint, and the second toe may be push...

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Post-Surgery Recovery: Six Months After Fifth Toe Surgery

Six months post-operative for fifth toe valgus correction? Hello, Doctor: I underwent a significant osteotomy and titanium screw surgery on my right foot in early January this year due to the hallux varus of my fifth toe. During my second follow-up appointment, I asked the doctor...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
You can return for regular follow-up appointments to have X-rays taken to check if the bone has healed.

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Understanding Joint Pain: Causes and Solutions for Bunions and Nerve Issues

Joint pain Hello, Doctor. Thank you for taking the time to respond to my questions. I have mild hallux valgus, but it does not affect my daily life, and I do not experience pain or discomfort when wearing shoes. Recently, I suddenly felt pain in my right big toe, specifically at ...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Consulting an orthopedic specialist may be necessary for inflammation of the fascia beneath the toes. If medication treatment is ineffective, a local corticosteroid injection may be considered.

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Post-Surgery Swelling of the Fifth Toe: Causes and Concerns

Swelling of the wound after fifth toe valgus surgery? Hello Doctor: I underwent surgery for hallux valgus on my left foot on July 11. After the procedure, the attending physician applied cosmetic (non-stitch) tape to the surgical wound. Later, when the tape came off, I used some ...


Dr. Shen Boquan Reply:
Hello, after surgery, the wound may swell for several weeks or even two to three months. If you suddenly experience significant swelling, it is important to be cautious about infection. If your original doctor is not available, consider consulting another physician or a local cli...

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Understanding Patellar Malalignment and Hallux Valgus Pain in Athletes

Patellar valgus and hallux valgus pain? Hello, doctor. I have been running and playing tennis for a long time, but I stopped due to knee pain. I visited an orthopedic clinic in Hsinchu, where an X-ray showed mild patellar malalignment and some hallux valgus. The doctor only perfo...


Dr. Li Wenhong Reply:
Hello: It is recommended that you visit a larger hospital's orthopedic sports medicine subspecialty for further evaluation. If there is no immediate need for surgical correction, you can then proceed to the rehabilitation department for rehabilitation therapy. Orthopedics, L...

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Understanding Post-Surgery Pain and Recovery for Hallux Valgus

Hallux valgus issue Hello, Doctor: I am the one who previously posted about issues after my hallux valgus surgery. I apologize for continuously asking questions, but there is very little information available regarding hallux valgus. I just had surgery on January 11, and on Janua...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Postoperative pain is expected and can be alleviated with medication. To determine if the correction is complete, a follow-up appointment is necessary to obtain X-ray imaging.

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Post-Surgery Concerns for Fifth Toe Valgus Correction: What to Expect

Postoperative Issues Related to Fifth Digit Varus Deformity Surgery Hello, Doctor: I have hallux valgus on both feet, but without bunions on my big toes. After walking for a long time, I experience pain that has persisted for two to three years. I finally made the decision to und...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Correct. 2. No special rehabilitation is needed; if the joint can move, practice the range of motion for the joint. 3. Typically around six weeks. 4. Not necessarily. 5. The wound should be kept clean and dry, and diabetes should be well controlled.

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Post-Operative Concerns After Little Toe Valgus Surgery: FAQs

Postoperative issues related to little finger varus surgery? Hello Doctor: I am the questioner from <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/177625">#177625</a>. The article cannot be modified, so I am posting another one because I really can't find any arti...


Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. Normal 2. Possible

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Can Surgery Help Relieve My Persistent Foot Pain?

Can surgery be performed? Hello Doctor: The bone just below my right big toe didn't hurt much last year, so I didn't pay much attention to it. However, starting in January, it suddenly became swollen (sometimes so swollen that I can hardly move it) and painful (sharp pa...


Dr. Wang Shouji Reply:
Hello, if there is no history of trauma, one should pay attention to gout. Hallux valgus rarely presents symptoms at such a young age. If there is no improvement with medication and rest, further examination by an orthopedic specialist is necessary. Changhua Hospital cares about ...

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