FOOT (HALLUX VALGUS)

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Hallux Valgus

As well as causing pain and discomfort, Hallux Valgus ( bunions ), can be very unsightly and prevent sufferers from wearing open sandals due to feeling self-conscious. Horror stories about operations followed by long months of healing, including non-weight-bearing periods, joint loss, cartilage wear and terrible pain also put patients off seeking treatment, but this is no longer the case. Internationally renowned Orthopaedic Surgeon and owner of the European Foot Institute, as well as the Orthopädie Bavaria, Mr. Dirk Nowak MD, has specialised in foot and ankle surgery, and his techniques obtain a functional and aesthetically perfect result. Mr Nowak uses an exciting new method, which treats patients very carefully and restores the aesthetic appearance of the foot by handling this bilateral operation through virtually unnoticeable micro-incisions. The micro-invasive operation requires no wide incision and reconstructs the beauty of a normal foot by making a sculptural 3-D shift of the deviated metatarsal bone and big toe. At the same time, this “rebuilding” improves the function dramatically. The operation is performed as an outpatient procedure under surgical conditions. It allows immediate full weight-bearing with the operated feet protected by wearing special support sandals. Assuming an optimal healing process, it is possible to slip back into one’s desired shoes, even high heels, after just two months.

Hammer Toe

Hammertoe is a contracture – or bending – of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth, or fifth (little) toes in combination with/without corns and calluses. The most common surgical procedure performed to correct a hammertoe is an operation technique created by Hohmann or Weil.

Claw Toe

Partial or complete mal-position at the PIP and DIP joints (middle and end joints in the toe), which can lead to severe pressure and pain. When the toe deformity is painful or permanent, surgical repair is performed to relieve pain, correct the problem, and provide a stable, functional toe. The type of surgery depends on whether the deformity is fixed or flexible. Our doctors at the ORTHOPÄDIE BAVARIA will discuss the options and select a plan tailored to your needs.

Hind-Foot Deformities

Hind-foot deformities most commonly occur in patients who suffer from chronic polyarthritis (rheumatism), diabetes mellitus (diabetes), and/or after accidents. However, when the non-operative therapy methods are not indicated, multiple numbers of surgical approaches can be employed as treatment, e.g. fusion/ arthrodesis.

Miscellaneous

If conservative treatment has failed the following pathologies can be treated with the only minor surgical approach: Nerve compression syndromes, e.g. tarsal tunnel syndrome, Morton Neuroma, ganglion, tendinitis (aponeurosis of plantar fascia) with/without bone involvement (calcaneal formation, Haglund deformity) and nail in growth.

before OP

As well as causing pain and discomfort, Hallux Valgus ( commonly known as bunions ), can be very unsightly and prevent sufferers from wearing open sandals due to feeling self-conscious or from wearing elegant Pumps due to the pain under the forefoot or the rubbing on the big toe joint. Horror stories about operations followed by long months of healing, including non-weight-bearing periods, joint loss, cartilage wear and terrible pain also put patients off seeking treatment, but this is no longer the case.

after OP

IFormer internationally renown Orthopaedic Surgeon and Medical Director of the European Foot Institute Mr Dieter F.O. Nollau MD introduced a keyhole technique 2007 in the UK. In 2013 Mr Dirk Nowak MD who also specialises in foot and ankle surgery took over the European Foot Institute and modified the techniques to obtain an even better functional and aesthetically result. Mr Nowak MD uses an exciting modified method, which treats patients very carefully and restores the aesthetic appearance of the foot by handling even a bilateral operation through one virtually unnoticeable micro-incision.

before OP

The micro-invasive operation only requires one 0.5 cm incision and reconstructs the beauty of a normal foot by making a sculptural 3-D shift of the deviated metatarsal bone and big toe. At the same time, this “rebuilding” improves the function dramatically. The operation is performed as an outpatient procedure under surgical conditions. It allows immediate full weight-bearing with the operated feet protected by wearing special support sandals. Assuming an optimal healing process, it is possible to slip back into one’s desired shoes, even high heels, after just two months.

after OP

Unlike other modern techniques, using 2 or 3 incisions and also using screws or cut off wires as stabilisers, which will remain in your feet permanently or would have to be surgically removed after 6 – 12 month, our technique with one small incision and no foreign object left in the foot (wire removed pain free after 4 weeks) is still the least invasive technique with excellent results and a very quick recovery.

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