Hallux Valgus Diagnosis & Treatment
Hallux Valgus Try Vancouver Orthotics
A condition in which the big toe deviates from the normal position and angles inward toward the second toe is referred to as Hallux Valgus.
Treatment for Hallux Valgus is available at Vancouver Orthotics.
TREATING HALLUX VALGUS
FAQ About Hallux Valgus
What is the difference between a bunion and hallux valgus?
A condition in which the big toe deviates from the normal position and angles inward toward the second toe is referred to as hallux valgus. Technically speaking, the word bunion refers specifically to an enlarged bump made of bone and sometimes including an inflamed bursa.
How do you fix hallux valgus without surgery?
Seven treatment options emerged as being commonly recommended by podiatrists for one or more patient types: advice regarding different footwear, custom orthotic devices, prefabricated orthotic devices, footwear modification, in-shoe padding, bunion shield padding, and muscle strengthening/retraining exercises
How do you treat valgus?
Weight loss. Obesity can put added stress on your knees, worsening genu valgum. …
Exercise. For most people with genu valgum, exercise can help realign and stabilize their knees. …
Orthotics. …
Surgery.
How do you fix hallux valgus?
Repositioning the bone (osteotomy): This straightens the foot ray.
Soft tissue correction (lateral release): A rigid misalignment can be straightened by correcting the joint capsule.
Tendon correction: …
Treating the metatarsophalangeal joint:
How can Custom Orthotics help treat Hallux Valgus?
Non-operative treatment of the hallux valgus cannot correct the deformity. However, insoles and physiotherapy in combination with good footwear can help to control the symptoms. There are many operative techniques for hallux valgus correction
Can you reverse hallux valgus?
Once hallux valgus has developed, it can no longer be reversed. The doctor then has to decide which form of treatment is suitable – depending on how severe the deformity of the front of the foot has become.
Do the bunion correctors really work?
The splints may appear to work while you have them on and may even feel good, but your toe does not stay that way after you remove them. The bunion is caused by something happening further back in your foot, which is why a bunion splint will NOT ‘cure’ or ‘fix’ your bunion.
Have Questions about Hallux Valgus?
If you have questions about Diagnosis & Treatment of Hallux Valgus, please visit our website: www.vancouverorthotics.ca, wher you can Book Online or Call us at 604-737-3668. You can also email info@vancouverorthotics.ca
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#114-3195 Granville Street Vancouver, BC V6H 3K2
Phone: 604-737-3668
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What to Expect On Your First Visit?
Your initial appointment will last approximately 30 minutes. Please bring with you 2-3 pairs of your usual footwear choices, as well as a prescription for custom orthotic footwear if required for reimbursement from your extended health care provider. We will provide a Postural & Foot Examination, a Diagnosis & may Prescribe Custom Orthotics to fit into your favourite shoes.
Provincial Insurance does not cover the cost of custom orthotics. It’s your responsibility to cover the cost and contact your extended health care provider regarding any extended coverage you may have. If you require custom orthotics, payment in full is required prior to manufacture. We accept cash, debit, VISA, MasterCard and America Express. Once we receive your custom orthotics, we will call you to book a dispensing appointment to fit your footwear. The dispensing appointment is usually within 2-3 weeks of your initial assessment, only takes 10-15 minutes & at no additional cost.