1, the harm of pointed high heels
1, high heels are easy to cause injuries to ankles, knees, buttocks and even the spine, which has been gradually recognized by the public, but the injuries caused by narrow toes have not been paid enough attention. Experts say that wearing pointed high heels for a long time is easy to cause valgus of feet and thumbs, which leads to pain in patients' feet and makes them unable to walk long distances, even if they wear comfortable shoes. If they want to walk like normal people, they must have toe osteotomy.
2, thumb tilt 15 degrees is a deformity.
Pointed high heels can set off a pair of beautiful legs of women, but Dr. Jin Xiao, head of the Department of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Orthopedic Hospital, Guangzhou General Hospital, Guangzhou Military Region, believes that due to the narrow toes, the toes are squeezed, and the second toe has to be put on the first toe (thumb), and the toes will be everted after twenty or thirty years. When women get older, the ligaments and muscles of their feet gradually relax, which can aggravate the symptoms of thumb valgus. The method of self-examination of deformity is simple: stand at attention, put your feet together, and see if your thumb leans toward the second toe. If the tilt exceeds 15 degrees, it is called thumb valgus.
3. Hallux valgus can form a big toe deformity at the same time, that is, the bone at the root of the thumb protrudes inward and looks ugly-the patient may say, "I wish I wore shoes that don't show my feet!" In fact, the big foot bone will tear the shoes. People who used to wear size 37 shoes now wear size 38 and size 39 shoes. Jin Xiao said that some patients wear out a pair of shoes every month.
4, the thumb will also squeeze other toes into a "hairy deformity", that is, the four little toes spread out, as if blown away by the wind. In addition, the skin under the big toe of the thumb or the rest of the toe will grow corns due to oppression.
2. Countermeasures for toe deformation
All the above symptoms will cause pain, making it impossible for patients to walk long distances even with comfortable shoes. Many elderly women think that this is a natural manifestation of aging. Without seeking treatment, the quality of life in their later years is greatly reduced.
Don't believe in "Bigfoot Plastic Surgery"
If you have been deformed by pointed shoes, Jin Xiao suggested that treatment measures should be taken from conservative to radical according to the severity.
1. People with early deformities should immediately put on suitable shoes, insert pads between their toes, and install orthodontic splints at night-these orthoses are best customized in regular hospitals, which can delay the development of deformities.
2. If the deformity is serious, osteotomy is needed. Jin Xiao introduced that a short section of the first metatarsal and phalanx should be cut off during the operation, and the specific amount should be determined according to the degree of deformity, and then internal fixation should be performed with steel plates or screws. After operation, you need to wear special braces and shoes and carry out rehabilitation training under the guidance of a doctor. If the operation is successful, it will take six months to walk freely, such as traveling.
Jin Xiao also pointed out that at present, many nonstandard medical institutions advertise "Bigfoot Plastic Surgery", claiming "minimally invasive surgery" and "you can go after finishing"-in fact, it only repairs the soft tissue of the toes and does not correct the deformity of the bones, so the symptoms are easy to recur; Some institutions dare to do osteotomy, but without good fixation, it is easy to lead to fracture nonunion and endless future troubles.
Once the deformity of the thumb disappears, the pressure on other toes will be reduced accordingly, and the "blowing deformity" will naturally recover, but severe cases must be corrected by surgery. The corns on the soles of the feet can only be softened and removed after the bone is placed, otherwise they will recur soon after removal.
3. Wear different shoes on different occasions.
It is best to buy shoes in the afternoon.
In order to avoid hallux valgus deformity and keep feet healthy, Jin Xiao put forward the general principle of choosing shoes: hard-soled shoes with soft insoles and heels no more than 5cm. Such shoes are not only comfortable, but also help to advance the pace.
During the day, people's feet will be thicker in the afternoon than at other times, so it is most appropriate to choose shoes at this time. When buying shoes, it is advisable to be loose. Don't think about buying shoes in a smaller size first, they will become loose after wearing them for a while-Jin Xiao called it cutting the foot to fit the shoes. Many parents buy large size shoes for their children in advance, so they don't need to buy new shoes frequently in the future-Jin Xiao calls them smart, because shoes that are too loose are unstable to wear, and it is easy to damage children's ankle ligaments.
You should wear different shoes for different sports. Jin Xiao introduced that we should pay attention to the following points:
1. Wear shoes one size larger and thick socks with wear resistance when playing badminton, so as to adapt to frequent emergency stop actions and the characteristics that the hind feet will become bigger after playing badminton;
2. Wear strong shoes on both sides to play tennis to adapt to frequent bottom line lateral running;
3. To play table tennis, you should wear shoes with strong grip and good anti-slip;
4. Wear high heels to protect ankles when playing basketball to adapt to take-off and layup.
5. To play football, you should wear shoes with nails on the front sole and special reinforcement on the front half;
6. Jogging with air cushion shoes to cushion the pressure of stepping on the ground.
4. How to choose high heels
1. If you wear it in daily life or work, it is recommended to buy high heels with heel height below 10cm.
2. If the daily wear time is short, it is recommended to buy high heels with heel height below 12cm.
3. What if the heel is too high? If you wear it to various banquets, parties and other activities, it is recommended to buy high-heeled shoes with heels below 14cm.
4. If you mainly appreciate the collection and wear it indoors, you can stand and basically don't walk. Suggest high heels below 16cm.
If you just appreciate or collect, you can order any high heels if you don't leave.
If you want high-heeled shoes to cross the habit, you can prepare appropriate gadgets. Everyone's feet are different. When wearing high heels, many places are easy to wear out. Toe tip, little toe side, heel or sole side. Foot pain is sometimes inevitable. Choosing shoes is on the one hand, and on the other hand, you need to use gadgets skillfully. For example, there are many half insoles, cushions and gadgets to protect your feet. You can try using them. Most importantly, bring some band-AIDS and stick one on your feet, which can reduce friction and protect the wound.
We should start with the correct walking posture. Many girls love to wear high heels, but because they don't know how to wear them, they walk with a limp, and some even stamp their feet. It's really hard to see them. It is suggested to practice walking posture from the most difficult high heels, so that no matter what shoes you wear, you will walk gracefully and sway!
First of all, shoes with high heels that are totally inappropriate should be discarded. For the right high-heeled shoes, you can practice the correct walking posture, and let the high-heeled shoes cross the habit with the help of the right gadgets.