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Cause and treatment of upper leg arch
3 months ago
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Dr. Mohammad Hossein Delshad
تهرانpain companions
**The arch above the sole of the foot** occurs in some people due to underlying reasons and sometimes in some people due to genetic reasons... Fortunately, there are various treatment solutions for this condition, which we will give you the necessary explanations in the following.
What is meant by high foot arch?.. In most people, there is a little arch between the heel and the front part of the foot....but some people have an arch more than usual and because of this they have problems....This condition is known in medicine as foot deformity.
Diagnosis method at home
A simple method you can do at home to diagnose bunions is to wet your foot and place it on a surface such as paper that leaves a wet spot.
People who have a lot of arch in the sole of the foot, the middle part of the foot does not remain on the paper and only the heel and front of the foot are visible. Of course, the best way to diagnose is to go to the doctor and do examinations.
What are the negative effects of this problem?.. The arch above the sole of the foot can put a lot of pressure on the foot and cause painful symptoms.
Diseases related to the upper arch of the foot
Different diseases occur due to high arches in the soles of the feet, which we mention below:
### metatarsalgia
metatarsalgia leads to inflammation of the soles of the feet... These people usually feel pain when walking or standing for long periods of time.
### metatarsal fracture
As we said, the arch above the sole of the foot repeatedly puts pressure on the foot, this situation leads to a hairline fracture in the plantar bone.
### plantar fascia
The plantar fascia is a ligament that connects the toes. When we say that someone has plantar fascia, it means inflammation of those ligaments.
Patients with this disease often suffer from heel pain.... Pain in the soles of the feet usually worsens after waking up; But the more you walk, the pain will improve.
### Ankle instability
The arch above the sole of the foot leads to ankle instability and increases the possibility of ankle sprains.
### hammer finger
When the 2nd, 3rd and 4th toes bend from the middle joint, it forms a hammer-like appearance, which is called a hammer toe. This condition can be very painful and you may need surgery.
### Curved fingers
These people have toes that bend downwards and sink into the soles of the feet.... This condition can interfere with walking.
What is the cause of the high arch of the foot?.. Many people are born with such a disease for no particular reason, which is completely genetic... - Spina bifida
- Sharco Marie Toth (CMT)
- muscular dystrophy
- stroke
- spinal cord injury
- cerebral palsy
- Polio
- spinal tumors
How this complication is diagnosed by the doctor
By performing a physical exam, the doctor will notice the arch at the top of the foot... In addition, tests may be recommended to help fully evaluate the feet:
- X-ray
- MRI
- Study of nerve conduction
- electromyography
What is high arch treatment?
There are several treatment options for this group of people, and the best treatment for each disease is determined according to the flexibility of the legs.... The treatment solutions are as follows:
- putting orthosis in shoes
- Using a brace to reduce symptoms
- night splint
- Using ice for sudden pain relief (use for 20 minutes every two to three hours)
- Painkillers (non-prescription drugs such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to reduce pain and swelling)
If you have low back pain that does not improve with non-surgical treatments, surgery may eventually be recommended.
Does arch surgery have complications?.. SurgeryArch of foot Like any other surgery, there may be complications.
Possible risks are as follows:
- Feeling pain after surgery
- Allergy to anesthetics
- damage to blood vessels
- Heavy bleeding
- nerve damage
- infection
- Blood clotting
The doctor anticipates all these cases and takes the necessary measures to prevent complications after the operation...
