It is a foot deformity in which the feet have a higher arch or a higher cup than normal. Çukurtabanlik (Pes Kavus) This deformity may cause the top of the foot to bear more weight than normal. Clump foot usually occurs as a result of bone or muscle disorder of the sole of the foot. Symptoms of his disease may include:
- pain in feet: Pain and discomfort may occur, especially after standing or walking for a long time.
- Tiredness: Due to more effort than normal, fatigue and weakness may be felt in the feet.
- difficulty walking: Due to high cupped feet, difficulty in walking, gait disturbance and imbalance may occur.
- swelling in the feet: Çukurtabanlik (Pes Kavus) Highly hollow feet can cause swelling, tenderness and pain in the feet.
- Hardening: Skin hardening and calluses may occur.
Cukurtabanlik (Pes Kavus) Disease Treatments
Treatment of Cukurtabanlik disease may vary depending on the severity of the disease and symptoms. Treatment methods may include:
Conservative treatment
Conservative treatment methods include the use of special shoes or insoles, foot exercises and physical therapy.
Medication
To reduce pain, painkillers or anti-inflammatory drugs may be prescribed.
Surgical treatment
If Çukurtabanlık disease is severe, surgical treatment may be considered. Surgery may involve straightening the bones or making adjustments to the ankle joint.
Çukurtabanlik (Pes Kavus) If left untreated, the disease can cause deformation and pain in the foot and restrict mobility. Therefore, it is important to consult a specialist doctor as soon as symptoms are noticed.
Çukurtabanlık (Pes Kavus) Disease After Treatment
The recovery process after treatment of the disease may vary depending on the type of treatment and the severity of the disease. However, the recovery process usually begins within the first few weeks after the start of treatment, and after the treatment process is completed, it may take several months to return to normal activities.
When conservative treatment methods are applied, shoes or insoles are used to support the feet and keep them in the correct position. These treatment methods can help relieve symptoms in the feet.
Çukurtabanlik (Pes Kavus) Physiotherapy and exercises can help strengthen foot muscles and increase flexibility. Patients treated with shoes or insoles may experience loss of sensation or discomfort in their feet after treatment, but these symptoms will pass in a short time.
When surgical treatment is applied, the recovery process may be longer. After the intervention, a cast or splint may be used for a few weeks for the foot to heal. Post-operative physiotherapy is necessary to increase the flexibility of the feet and regain muscle strength. This process can help speed up the healing process.
During the post-treatment recovery period, it may be necessary to use special shoes or insoles to keep the feet in the correct position and to prevent the reoccurrence of cupped foot disease. Çukurtabanlık (Pes Kavus) Post-treatment physical therapy should be continued regularly to strengthen muscle and joint movements and keep the foot flexible.
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