Bursitis of the thumb of the foot is often a chronic pathology in which inflammation of the mucosa of the periarticular bag containing the fluid for joint lubrication and the provision of free and easy movements occurs. Most often, the ailment is observed in women and forces to refuse to wear open shoes because of the appearance of unaesthetic protrusion on the side of the thumb.
Causes of bursitis of the big toe
The impetus for the development of the disease can serve a variety of factors, namely:
- long-term wearing of uncomfortable shoes (with a narrow toe, high-heeled);
- bruises, fractures of a finger extension, feet;
- flat feet (congenital or acquired);
- violation of metabolic processes;
- rheumatic diseases;
- infection;
- excessive physical exertion;
- intoxication;
- autoimmune pathologies;
- heredity.
Symptoms of bursitis of the big toe
The manifestations of this disease are quite specific, they are difficult to confuse with any other pathologies of the foot. And it can be recognized already at the initial stage, due to which the chances for healing and restoration of joint functions increase. Progression of bursitis leads to valgus deformity of the joint joint, the finger deviates from the natural axis, extends the bone and accumulates fluid in the inflamed synovial pouch of the joint.
Initially, with the development of bursitis, only a feeling of minor discomfort during walking in shy shoes is possible. In the future, such symptoms develop:
- soreness in the area of the thumb while walking, when touched, and in the future - and at rest;
- puffiness, redness of the skin in the area of the affected toe;
- feeling of raspiraniya in the area of the thumb;
- numbness of the thumb;
- tingling, burning, increased sensitivity in the area of pathology;
- restriction of movement in the affected joint;
- the formation of painful corns, on the fingers;
- difficulty in moving, changing gait.
In neglected cases, a complete immobilization of the joint may occur due to the fusion of the bones that form the joint.
How to cure bursitis of the big toe?
Treatment of bursitis of the big toe should begin with limiting the physical load on the joint and changing shoes. Mods, who were overtaken by this pathology, will have to give up wearing shoes with stiletto heels, with a sharp toe. It is recommended to purchase a special spacious orthopedic shoe with a thick sole, a small heel, a rounded or square wide sock, or orthopedic insoles that help to lift the load from the foot.
Conservative treatment methods include drug therapy with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that help to relieve inflammation and soreness, as well as tools that improve blood circulation and metabolic processes in the affected tissues. With severe pain, corticosteroids can be prescribed,
In severe cases, surgery is not excluded, involving the removal of bone formation, the installation of special structures to fix the bones in the desired position, the plastic of the big toe.
Corrector bursitis of the big toe (valgus deformation)
At an early stage in the treatment of bursitis of the big toe, it is also effective to use separators-rectifiers and correctors -special devices that fix the finger in anatomically correct position and prevent progression of the pathology. These devices are designed for both day wearing and fixing at night, they can be gel, plastic, silicone.