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Bunions or Hallux Valgus

Information about rehabilitación after operación Bunions o Hallux Valgus

Bunions (medical term Hallux Valgus) are a deformity characterised by lateral deviation of the 1st (big) toe. It can cause discomfort when walking and may also be unsightly. Shoes tend to become distorted to accommodate the deformed toe and walking may often be painful.

Rehabilitation treatment

  • Specific treatment for the surgical scar to prevent adhesions forming in deep tissue and relieving pain (combined manual and ultrasound therapy).
  • A drainage massage is given to the foot and ankle area, stimulating blood supply in the area where surgery was carried out.
  • When the wound has healed properly, the foot is given alternating cold and hot water baths to encourage neurovascular recovery in the affected foot.
  • Analytic mobilisation is carried out in the foot joints.
  • The patient is given isometric exercises especially designed for muscles in the foot.
  • Active - assisted kinesiotherapy is given to improve muscle tone in the foot and ankle.
  • The patient is given exercises to do on a variety of surfaces to improve proprioception.
  • Progressive foot strike retraining is given, to correct bad habits in foot position.
  • Patients are trained to walk correctly using circuits that include ramps, stairs and the treadmill.
  • An analysis is carried out on patients' footwear and corrective measures put in place if required.
  • Patients are given a set of exercises to do at home.

THE IMPORTANCE OF IMMEDIATE REHABILITATION

  • Thorough rehabilitation is essential following an operation of this kind.  Rehabilitation should start as soon as possible and patients should try to avoid travelling, making sudden movements or lifting heavy objects in the first few days.  Before patients return to their home country, we advise them to undertake at least 8 days of rehabilitation at our Casaverde rehabilitation centre.
  • An early start enables muscle tone to be improved; muscles around the affected area become gradually stronger and more powerful as they are worked consistently during treatment. Strong muscles reduce the risk of falls and complications.
  • Early rehabilitation leads to a faster recovery of movement in the affected joint and reduces the pain and/or soreness that may develop following an operation.
  • Early rehabilitation improves trophism (nourishment of the tissues surrounding the surgery site) and encourages the wound to heal correctly.
  • Rehabilitation enables mobility to be recovered faster, enabling patients to walk again with the assistance and guidance of the care team as they learn to re-programme their walking patterns.

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