這是一個教育博客關於拇趾外翻, 大拇指外翻, 腳趾外翻, 姆指外翻, 腳指痛, 趾外翻 腳母趾, 拇趾外翻手術, 拇趾外翻治療, 腳底痛 腳痛.. It is an educational blog about hallux valgus, hallux valgus surgery, hallux valgus deformity, hallux valgus operation, hallux valgus symptoms, bunion, bunion surgery, bunion treatment ...
2015年5月19日 星期二
全港獨家趩帶聯合術拇趾外翻治瘉率逾九成 (上)
一雙惹人注目的高跟鞋,是不少女士的裝身法寶。可惜,長期穿覑尖頭鞋及高跟鞋,前足部位承受全身重量,易令大拇趾因受壓而變形,引致拇趾外翻,影響外觀之餘,更帶來疼痛導致舉步為艱。傳統截骨手術雖能改善拇趾外翻的外觀問題,卻未能令足部走路功能完全恢復,且有復發機會;新法趩帶聯合術,則能在毋須截骨的情況下,幫助患者行走自如。
香港港安醫院特殊拇趾外翻矯正手術中心主管吳彥醫生表示,本港百分之九十拇趾外翻患者為女性,多見於四十至五十歲間,主要原因是長期穿覑高跟鞋及尖頭鞋,令走路時身體重量集中在前足,令腳趾長期受壓而變形。「拇趾外翻成因是連接大拇趾的第一蹠骨產生歪斜並偏離其他蹠骨,使腳掌內側出現由骨和軟組織形成的骨硬塊,稱為拇囊腫。」另外,遺傳亦是成因之一,「有些兩三歲的小朋友患者,其成因相信與遺傳有關。」
初期拇趾外翻患者一般難以察覺,直至感到痛楚,以及發現拇囊腫出現,引致穿鞋及走路困難才會求診。「人類走路時要用大拇趾施力,倘若出現拇趾外翻,走路時難以用力,要一拐一拐地走路,易致疲累,以及容易失去平衡。」吳醫生說,拇趾外翻在本港甚為常見,估計患病率約百分之一至二,一些經常穿覑高跟鞋久站工作的女士,如空姐、銷售員,都屬高危患者。
拇趾外翻雖非致命疾病,但卻影響外觀及走路功能,一般要施手術醫治。吳醫生表示,現時超過九成患者都是接受傳統截骨手術:「截骨法是將第一蹠骨折斷,再移位並以釘固定位置直至傷口瘉合。」此手術雖能改善足部外觀,但卻破壞了骨組織,走路時拇趾不能發力的情況仍然存在,「不少完成手術後的患者,走路功能亦未必可百分百回復正常,跑、跳及做運動更有一定困難,而且存在復發危機。」
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參考資料: 頭條日報
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,
應向自己的骨科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。
2015年5月7日 星期四
拇趾外翻非截骨手術中心
拇趾外翻非截骨手術中心是一所集合治療、研究和教育的專科中心。中心提倡以非截骨手術方式來處理拇趾外翻的問題。
足部是以功能為主而非外觀。拇趾外翻手術主要目的是協助患者恢復足部功能,讓患者可在不需擔心復發的情形下,回復正常活動及選擇鞋款的自由。足部功能必須
以電腦掃瞄才能準確地檢測,中心採用F-scan®
來記錄患者手術前後的足部功能狀況,並在物理治療的協助下,來改善患者足部功能。對中心而言,拇趾外翻手術除外觀以外,更重要是改善患者足部功能。
此外,提升對患者的服務質素,中心引進足部專用數碼X-光系統來為患者作手術前後的評估,並提位供鞋墊及物理治療服務。
參考資料: www.bunioncenter.com/
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,
應向自己的骨科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。
2015年4月27日 星期一
Many people talk about bunion surgery being painful and a long recovery, is this true?
1. Many people talk about bunion surgery being painful and a long recovery, is this true?
Yes, it is the case after certain types of bone-breaking surgery. Since Dr. Wu's syndesmosis procedure does not need to break any bones, its pain is usually much less and for 1-2 days only. Its recovery period is much less incapacitating.
2. Can both feet be corrected at same time?
Yes, this is usually the preference by patients with bilateral bunion condition.
3. Are there any artificial implant such as screws and pins used?
No, the only foreign material used is the ordinary surgical sutures and they are dissolvable.
4. What are the possible complications?
Complications are possible but a lot fewer and milder in comparison to the "break-n-shift" surgeries. The possible complications are numbness around the wound (on top of great toe), wound infection, over-correction, early partial recurrence and stress fracture due to excessive walking and separation between second and third metatarsals. There has been no known late recurrence or transfer metatarsalgia.
5. Do medical insurances cover bunion surgeries?
Yes, they do because bunion surgery is considered necessary for pain relief and function improvement of the foot. But it is always advisable to get written approval from your insurance company ahead of surgery.
Reference information: www.bunioncenter.com
It is not intended as medical advice to any
specific person. If you have any need for personal advice or have any questions
regarding your health, please consult your Orthopedist
for diagnosis and treatment.
2015年4月21日 星期二
長期穿高跟鞋, 教師母趾外翻
河南鄭州一名卅一歲陳姓英文老師,因個人愛好及工作需求,穿了十五年的高跟鞋,近日腳骨凸出一大塊,站一會兒就疼,需要換上平底鞋、使用拐杖才能走路。
她前日赴院檢查,被診斷出患上重度母趾外翻,需手術治療。醫生建議女士平時應選擇寬鬆、鞋跟不超過五厘米的鞋子。
參考資料: orientaldaily.on.cc/
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,
應向自己的骨科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料
2015年4月14日 星期二
Non-surgical (conservative) treatment
No conservative treatment can correct existing bunion deformity.
The practical goal of non-surgical treatment is to minimize bunion pain by wearing wider and softer shoes and to minimize deformity deterioration by wearing bunion-specific protective foot orthotics.
Anti-inflammatory medications can help alleviate bursitis and joint pain temporarily.
Physiotherapy can also provide symptomatic relief, however foot exercises need to be carried out correctly, diligently and possibly permanently to be useful.
Reference information: www.bunioncenter.com
2015年4月9日 星期四
何為拇趾外翻?- 拇趾外翻綜合症
拇囊腫是指拇趾旁邊的突起物,是一種普遍的前足部骨骼和軟組織移位而引起的變形現象,醫學上稱為"拇趾外翻綜合症" (如圖2-4)。
拇趾外翻是指大拇趾向外傾斜,之所以被看作綜合症是由於它往往引發一連串足部問題,如前腳掌變寛、爪形趾、足弓下塌、足繭甚至尾趾囊腫等。
拇趾外翻是指大拇趾向外傾斜,之所以被看作綜合症是由於它往往引發一連串足部問題,如前腳掌變寛、爪形趾、足弓下塌、足繭甚至尾趾囊腫等。
| 圖1. 輕微拇趾外翻 | 圖2. 中度拇趾外翻 | |
| 圖3. 拇趾外翻綜合症 | 圖4. 足繭 |
參考資料: www.bunioncenter.com/
以上所提供的資訊僅作為教育及參考用途,如果你有任何醫療問題,
應向自己的骨科醫生查詢,而不應單倚賴以上提供的資料。
2015年4月4日 星期六
Australian Bunion Patient
This page is going to be dedicated to Bunions. It is incredible the amount of people who suffer from them and who are interested in the journey I am in the process of taking. So as the anesthetic wears off... and, I find a few more brain cells that have gone AWOL, I will post as much info as possible here.
The surgery I chose is non bone cutting/breaking. In Australia, the practice is to cut or break the bones in some way. My Grandmother and my girlfriend did have this surgery and it was not successful for them. So when I heard about Dr Wu and his Syndesmosis Procedure, I jumped at it. I will not attempt to explain it, so I suggest you follow that link to his website which explains not only the procedure but also the condition which we refer to as bunions.
My initial enquiries to The Bunion Centre and their response...
Contact List:
The Centre for Dr. Wu's Bunion Surgery http://www.bunioncenter.com/
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital http://www.hkah.org.hk/new/eng/index.php
Relevant Posts, to read more just click on the link:
#1 The Journey, Bunion Surgery, Hong Kong
#2 The Journey, Bunions, My Story
Bunions End Of #4th Month
Bunions, 6 Months On, The Xrays
Bunions, Milestones, February 2013 (8.5 months on)
Bunions, 9 Months On
* I loved the Lanson, they were fabulous, bent over backwards for me. But.... unfortunately they do not have room service meals. You can order meals from other restaurants, but I didnt do that. They do have a casual dim sum with drinks in the afternoon. So I would suggest a hotel that where you had a good in room meals service. And please search for accommodation that is clean! I am paranoid about germs!!
My Chiropractor in Perth, Western Australia, Kevin Carlson @ Gentle Chiropractic http://www.gentlechiro.com.au/
My Doctor in Margaret River, Dr Graham Velterop @ The Margaret River Surgery
My Doctor in Perth, Dr Hendrik Rensburg @ The Hobart Street Medical Clinic
Paul Carroll Shoes, specialising in orthotic shoes @ http://www.paulcarroll.com.au/, I bought Merrell's, Kroten & Betula
Please feel free to contact me via the contact page on this website.
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| Dr Wu's Surgery in Hong Kong |
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| My Feet, Pre Bunion Surgery 2012 |
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| #1st month after surgery 2012 |
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| #2nd month after surgery, 2012 |
"Thank you for your enquiry about our non-bone breaking bunion surgery. The surgery would take about an hour per foot. Ambulation from early on after surgery is not a problem. But unfortunately too much walking is not good for the healing of the surgery and its ultimate result. There are only two simple requests from Dr. Wu to almost ensure you an excellent result. They are: 1) Although you will be capable and allowed to walk but the little you walk the better result will be. If you do have to sometimes walk long distance or time then use crutches. 2) Stretching exercise of your big toes from day one after surgery and it is very possible and only mild discomfort.
By the way, the recovery process is as follows:
1-3 weeks - wear special shoes, indoor walking , need elevation
1 month after surgery – gentle swimming & stationary cycling could be done
up to 3 months - wear special shoes, limited normal outdoor walking
3-6 months - wear normal shoes with in-soles, limited normal outdoor walking
6 months onwards - all normal activities and resume sports gradually
Third class room is around US$16,500 for both feet. For Single room is around US31,000 for both feet, as all the charges is vary according to room charges.
You will stay at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital, their website is www.hkah.org.hk
About a month in advance for booking surgery."
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| #3rd month after surgery, 2012 |
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| #4th month after surgery, 2012 |
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| The day after surgery @ The Hong Kong Adventist Hospital 2012 |
| The casts, put on by Dr Wu 5 days after surgery at The Bunion Centre. I wore for 3 months. They are slip on and off. |
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| The #1st week after surgery @ Lanson Place Hotel. You can almost see the surgical shoes that I call Moon Boots. The hotel looked after me, propping up my feet on cushions and serving the wine. |
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| Back in Perth/Fremantle, I could not have done with out my hired mobility scooter. The dogs decided it was a fun way to get about as well. |
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| #6th month after surgery, 2013 |
Contact List:
The Centre for Dr. Wu's Bunion Surgery http://www.bunioncenter.com/
Hong Kong Adventist Hospital http://www.hkah.org.hk/new/eng/index.php
Relevant Posts, to read more just click on the link:
#1 The Journey, Bunion Surgery, Hong Kong
#2 The Journey, Bunions, My Story
Bunions End Of #4th Month
Bunions, 6 Months On, The Xrays
Bunions, Milestones, February 2013 (8.5 months on)
Bunions, 9 Months On
Bunions, Almost 2 Years Since The Syndesmosis Procedure For The Treatment Of Hallux Vulgas
Bunions, An Update On Dr Wu
I stayed at The Lanson Place Hotel, short stay accommodation, Just a short walk to Dr Wu's surgery http://hongkong.lansonplace.com/Bunions, An Update On Dr Wu
* I loved the Lanson, they were fabulous, bent over backwards for me. But.... unfortunately they do not have room service meals. You can order meals from other restaurants, but I didnt do that. They do have a casual dim sum with drinks in the afternoon. So I would suggest a hotel that where you had a good in room meals service. And please search for accommodation that is clean! I am paranoid about germs!!
My Chiropractor in Perth, Western Australia, Kevin Carlson @ Gentle Chiropractic http://www.gentlechiro.com.au/
My Doctor in Margaret River, Dr Graham Velterop @ The Margaret River Surgery
My Doctor in Perth, Dr Hendrik Rensburg @ The Hobart Street Medical Clinic
Paul Carroll Shoes, specialising in orthotic shoes @ http://www.paulcarroll.com.au/, I bought Merrell's, Kroten & Betula
Please feel free to contact me via the contact page on this website.
| This looks weird I know, it is a series of anatomical models of feet, used for the study of Medicine. This sits on top of my kitchen cabinet! |
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| 2 years and 1 month later (looking fabulous :) Reference link : http://www.margaretrivercorrespondent.com/p/bunions.html |
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