Genu valgum

Than Foldable base (Valgus) Is called a pathological deformity of the foot, with a reduction in the medial (inner) border of the foot and an increase in the lateral (outer) border of the foot.

Stages of development and prevention

The Foldaway Base frequently occurs in conjunction with the Valgus or Flatfoot on. The infant is physiologically in a certain period, a Foldable base, ie the norm. At age 8 to 10 years of child's so far but should be strengthened, that the foot is no longer or only minimal kinking inside. If this is not the case, as soon as possible to begin Fußgymnastik. Also Barefoot on uneven natural surfaces has a positive effect on the stabilization of the foot.

Pain occurs mainly at the inner ankle and Innenlängsgewölbe (because very often there is also a cut of it) on. The ankle pain after the leg side runs high. The inner ankle comes out strong, a shift in the lower ankle is present, with the heel bone deviates outward.

Causes

A Foldable base can be acquired or congenital in the course of life. Acquired cracked feet can be due to a flat foot, trauma, spastic paralysis, A Infection and from Rheumatism, Overload or damage to fragile ligaments Obesity be with angular deformity of the legs.

Emergence of the foot bend

The talus head, due to overuse of the feet in relation to the muscle (usually in childhood), pressed down and moved medially. This falls into the heel bone Pronation. Thus, the inner ankle appears stronger, and the ankle bone is clearly visible beneath the inner ankle (this "double ankle") is the most visible sign of recognition for the Foldaway Base. Due to the changed position of the ankle bone in the ankle mortise, the foot is replaced by an inclined position against the leg

Treatment

Foldable base stands in conjunction with a flat foot, one can achieve in school and additional patients with advanced insoles or gymnastik quite a normalization of the foot. In severe cases, Nancy Hilton-or Ringorthesen may be required.