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Juanetes

Definición:

Se presenta cuando el dedo gordo del pie apunta hacia el segundo dedo, ocasionado una protuberancia en el borde del pie, en la articulación de dicho dedo gordo.

Nombres alternativos:

Hallux valgo

Causas, incidencia y factores de riesgo:

Los juanetes son causados por el uso de calzados de punta estrecha y tacón alto que comprimen el dedo gordo y lo empujan hacia el segundo dedo. La condición puede volverse dolorosa a medida que el hueso extra y el saco lleno de líquido crecen en la base del dedo gordo. Esto lleva a que se presente dolor, hinchazón e inflamación. Esta condición es más frecuente en las mujeres y algunas veces se presenta en familias.

Referencias:

Vanore JV. Diagnosis and treatment of first metatarsophalangeal joint disorders. Section 1: Hallux valgus. J Foot Ankle Surg . 2003; 42(3): 112-123.

King DM. Associated deformities and hypermobility in hallux valgus: an investigation with weightbearing radiographs. Foot Ankle Int . 2004; 25(4): 251-255.

Ferrari J, Higgins JP, Prior TD. Interventions for treating hallux valgus (abductovalgus) and bunions. Cochrane Database Syst Rev . 2004.

Eliminación del juanete - Serie

Fecha de revisión: 5/6/2007
Versión en inglés revisada por: Thomas N. Joseph, MD, Private Practice specializing in Orthopaedics, subspecialty Foot and Ankle, Camden Bone & Joint, Camden, SC. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
Traducción y localización realizada por: DrTango, Inc.

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