Hallux valgus
What is a hallux valgus?
A hallux valgus is a very common injury to toes. A condition in the hallux valgus can literally be translated. The hallux is your big toe and when the toe is in valgus the toe is pointing outwards (laterally).
As described above, the big toe is facing outward in a hallux valgus. It is actually a deviation from the big toe. During this deviation, the metatarsal protrudes just below the big toe. This nodule is called bunion. The bunion can be very painful and irritating, especially when wearing shoes. Skin irritation and joint inflammation can result from the bunion.
Hallux Valgus Splints - Big toe night splint
Is your big toe leaning and looking for an orthosis to correct the big toe? You wear this night splint during the night to treat a crooked big toe. The orthosis slowly prevents the change of position of the toe by splinting.€39,95 €19,95
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Bauerfeind Valguloc Teen Brace
Is your big toe leaning and pointing towards your little toe? Then the ValguLoc is suitable for the correction of this incorrect position of the big toe. The ValguLoc can be used as a conservative treatment therapy of a Hallux Valgus.€32,95 €24,95
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Hallux insole
This arch support is characterized by a stiff forefoot section. This rigid part makes this arch support very suitable for people who have complaints of the big toe (eg a Hallux Valgus or a Hallux Rigidus).€14,95
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Hallux valgus forefoot sock with bunion protector
This Hallux valgus front foot sock can be worn in shoes during the day as well as at night. The big toe is separated from the rest of the toes by a silicone adapter and the 'knuckle' on the side is protected by a gel pad.€16,95
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Hallux Valgus Teen Trainer
Use this toe trainer to treat your hallux valgus. Train your toes regularly and avoid the big toe growing further in. It is advised to always use this toe trainer in combination with a hallux valgus night splint.€12,95 €9,95
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Bunion protector sock (for hallux valgus)
This bunion protector is a front foot sock that you can wear in your shoe during the day or at night. The sock feels like a second home and the gel cushion protects the bump of your big toe against friction and pressure marks.€12,95
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Toe Spreader with Ring
Toe spreader for use with a Hallux Valgus. This variant with toe ring ensures a good attachment so that the silicone spreader stays in place!€9,95
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Bauerfeind Valguloc 2 Toe Brace
The Bauerfeind Valguloc 2 Toe Brace is the only brace for the big toe that, in addition to a hinge function for flexion & extension (bending and stretching), also has an adjustment option for varus and valgus (moving the toe in and out).€69,95
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Ihle Hallux Valgus Socks
These socks have a separate insert for the big toe and are for this reason extremely suitable for people with a Hallux Valgus (crooked growing big toe). Nowhere cheaper!€29,95
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Ball & Ring - shoestretcher
No more sore toes in your shoes! The secret of every shoemaker, thanks to this shoe stretcher you can now make room in your shoe to prevent pressure marks from your painful toes!€150,00
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Kingmed Luxury Thin Insoles For Women
These Luxury Thin Insoles are ideal for women with forefoot complaints, to support the arch of the foot. Extra thin and specially made for narrow women's shoes!€79,95
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Hallux valgus can be a birth defect, but it doesn't have to be. It is often a condition in the foot. The foot is then too far inward, like a sagging foot. In practice, however, more women (90%) are affected by this problem than men. Women's shoes are often too narrow, especially with heels. There is too much pressure on the forefoot.
Hallux valgus symptoms
- Pain just behind the big toe (bunion)
- The big toe points out (lateral)
- Shoes are difficult to fit
- The bunion can be red
- Pain in the joint of the big toe
To treat
A hallux valgus is easy to treat. However, treatment is not always necessary. Some would like to have the hallux valgus treated because it doesn't look very nice, but when pain is not present it doesn't necessarily have to be treated.
With mild aches, good shoes can do a lot. An alternative is to passively spread the toe. This can easily be done by purchasing a silicone toe spreader or using a light brace.
- For a silicone toe spreader, where the toe is spread passively, the easiest choice is the Orliman Softgel or the Halux Valgus Toe Spreader. Easy to use and easy to wash.
- Bauerfeind Valguloc Teen Brace
- Hallux valgus Toe Brace from Novamed
- Go Medical Hallux Valgus
