Bones on the legs are a fairly common problem, especially common among the fair sex. Statistics show that women suffer from cones on toes 20 times more often than men. In most cases, this disease is mistaken for arthrosis, gout, or salt deposition. But the reasons for the formation of cones can be completely different.
Bones on the legs: causes of the disease
Today, there are many theories about the causes of the development of stones. However, the most probable of them is the transverse flatfoot, which is associated with insufficient strength of the ligaments on the foot. Over time, the deformation becomes more noticeable - the thumb deviates into the side of the second phalanx, and its base protrudes on the inside of the foot, forming a bump. The disease develops gradually - over time, women notice that the bones on their legs are very painful.
There is a genetic predisposition, which is also transmitted mainly along the female line. But this is far from the only possible reason. Bones on the legs may appear as a result of:
- Constantly wearing uncomfortable high-heeled model shoes with a narrow toe.
- Foot injuries.
- Work, which is associated with a prolonged load on the legs.
- Some diseases of the endocrine system.
- Overweight.
- Deficiency of Vitamins E, C and A.
Bones on the legs: stages of the development of the disease
If you suspect a similar problem, you should immediately contact an orthopedist. The patient must do an x-ray of the feet. The doctor must distinguish a real valgus deformity of the foot from gout, arthrosis and other diseases. It is customary to distinguish four main degrees of development of this disease:
- In the first stage, the thumb is offset by no more than 20 degrees. There is no pain and discomfort, only aesthetic inconvenience is felt.
- The second is accompanied by a shift of the finger by 20-30 degrees and a slight discomfort, which appears only with prolonged walking.
- In the third stage, the angle of displacement is approximately 30-50 degrees, there is limited movement and pain.
- The fourth degree of deformation is characterized by a deviation of more than 50 degrees, constant pain and a tendency to the formation of corns.
How to treat leg bones?
The method of treatment directly depends on the degree of development of the disease. Sometimes physiotherapy exercises will be enough, and sometimes it is simply impossible to do without surgical intervention. However, treatment should be comprehensive and include the following aspects:
- An integral part of therapy is proper nutrition, which includes the exclusion of spicy foods, spices, smoked meats, sweets and fried foods from the diet.
- Of course, women suffering from cones on their feet should be careful about choosing shoes. Boots and shoes with sharp toes and high heels are contraindicated in this disease. Shoes should be comfortable, made from natural materials, equipped with an instep support and a small wide heel (not more than 4 cm).
- Massages, physiotherapy exercises and some physiotherapy methods will also be useful.
- Unfortunately, the most difficult to treat pronounced bones on the legs. Operation is sometimes the only optimal solution. During the procedure, the doctor corrects the deformity. After that, as a rule, it is necessary to wear special orthopedic tires.