What is bracket foot or genuworm?

What is leg brace or genuworm? We are going to talk about foot braces in this article. What is leg brace or genuworm? What are the causes of leg brace or genuworm? Is this disease rooted in a person's childhood? Is clubfoot a hereditary disease or not? What are the ways to treat leg brace or genuworm? To get answers to these questions, you can stay with us in this article. Or watch the full video of Dr. Majid Ghorbanzadeh, an orthopedic specialist, on this topic through the link included in this section. What kind of disease is bracket foot? Bracket foot or genuvarm is usually a misalignment of the axis of the lower limb. It is a position where the knees are bent outward due to the position of the uterus. Babies who are crumpled in the womb are usually born with bent knees, and as they grow up and walk, their knees become more bent. In the bracket leg, the tibia trunk is close to the body's axial line. Causes of bracket foot disease This disease has different causes, and we will tell you some of these reasons in the rest of this article. - Hereditary and genetic causes in people - Growth disorder of people or Blunt's disease - Cysts that occur in the leg bone - Rheumatic diseases - Long-term use of corticosteroids to treat some diseases such as rheumatism - Osteoporosis due to many reasons, including excessive use of drugs such as Corton - Unhealed fractures - Presence of infection in the knee - Damage to the growth plate - Arthritis - obesity - Achondroplasia (congenital short stature) All these reasons may cause a person to suffer from bracket foot disease in a long time. Diagnosis of bracket knee During childhood, the position of the legs changes very slowly. These changes should be taken into account in periodic examinations. If there is concern, an X-ray or MRI scan is the next step. The examination is performed while lying on the back. Open the knees completely and pinch the inner ankles of both feet together and rotate the patella bones towards each other as much as possible. If the distance between the two knees in this case is more than three centimeters, a doctor's examination is required. The doctor will usually make a more detailed assessment by taking a standing photo of the entire lower limb and special calculations. Cleft leg in children There is less space for the fetus in the mother's womb, so most babies are born with club feet. Bracket foot is normal until the age of 3 and is usually corrected by this age. By the age of 7 or 8 years, the shape of the child's foot has stabilized and will remain in this form. The best position to treat clubfoot is at this age. Clubfoot in children is a little different, so when the child's toes are forward and the ankles are stuck together, but the knees are far apart, it is a sign of clubfoot in a child. In children, surgery is usually not needed, but surgery is used to correct severe arch. Who are susceptible to clubfoot? Those who are professional athletes and have to perform many jumping and jumping sports during the day or month are prone to this disease. People who suffer from rickets or osteoporosis may develop clubfoot disease in the future. What are the side effects of braces or genuworm? Genuvar disease can cause problems for a person's knee joint. It can cause problems for other parts of the body as well. Among the problems that can cause for the knee is premature arthritis. Because the pressure will be applied asymmetrically to the knee joint and this will cause the inner cartilages of the knee to wear down and the patient will suffer from early knee arthritis. Due to the unusual pressure that is applied to the knee, this pressure may lead to premature rupture of the meniscus and as a result, the person's knee becomes unstable. One of the other complications that foot braces have for a person is because the body's mechanical axis is not within the normal range. This will cause pressure on the ankles of people who are involved in club foot disease. When pressure is applied to the ankle, inflammation will occur and cause problems for the ankle. It will cause pain when walking for the patient. Pain causes disruption in people's daily life. This in itself would be considered unpleasant, and would make people very unhappy. Does knee brace need surgery? It can be said that if the only problem caused is the appearance of the knee, no surgery is needed, but if the braced knee is accompanied by pain, surgery may be needed. If a person is unhappy with the shape of their knee brace, knee brace surgery is like a cosmetic procedure. But when the braced knee causes pain, restricts movement and causes problems in daily life, the doctor may suggest surgery. Bracket knee treatment In mild cases of bracket knee, surgery is usually not needed, and by reducing weight and strengthening muscles, it is possible to prevent knee arthritis. But in the case of knee pain and empty feeling, the person may need surgery. ### Correcting knee surgery Osteotomy is the newest surgical method of braced knee. The upper part of the bone that plays a role in the formation of the knee joint is called proximal, and the lower part of the femur is the distal femur. It can be said that 70% of leg surgery is done in the proximal part and 5-10% of the surgeries are done in the distal part of the femur. In special cases, surgery will be performed in both parts. The recovery of this surgery is usually 2 to 3 months, but after this period, the person can do his daily activities. ### Treatment of knee brace in adults with physiotherapy Physiotherapy is one of the best ways to treat and prevent knee deviation. There is a direct relationship between the weakness of the hip adductor muscles and knee brace. For this reason, in order to have a body with a proper posture, the thigh muscles must be strengthened. Some strengthening exercises for these muscles and joints are: ### corrective movement of the abductor Place a small ball between the legs and press the ball with the inner knee. As much as possible, try to make these pressures longer and firmer. ### Legap correction movement The set of leg gap exercises (raising the leg) are one of the best correctional exercises for braced leg. Lie on your side on the floor and place your neck on a pillow for comfort. Bring the upper leg inside and place its sole on the ground. Raise the lower leg as far as you can and pull it forward. Wait a little, keep this position. Then return to the starting position of the exercise. ### Simple leg gap correction movement Lie on your side and do not move the lower leg and use it only as a base for body balance. Pull the leg that is up to a 45 angle forward and up. Bear this situation for a while and repeat again. ### Perpendicular leggap corrective movement Lie on your side on the floor. Place one leg straight and the other leg behind your leg. Slowly lift your straight leg up and hold it for 20 to 60 seconds, so that you feel the stretch in your thigh. ### stretching movement of the inner thigh Straighten both your feet on the floor. Place one of your legs crosswise outside the thigh of your other leg and put the elbow of your opposite hand around your knee and pull it towards you. Stay in this position for 20 to 60 seconds, then release your knee. ### soft leg stretching movement First, sit on a chair, raise one of your legs and keep it straight. Bend your leg from the wrist and bend your leg back and forth several times. Then do the same with your other leg. Benefits of brace foot surgery In Adme, we will examine the benefits of osteotomy surgery. - Prevent further destruction of articular cartilage - Correcting the appearance of the knee - Reducing leg pain - No need for full knee joint replacement surgery - It is an up-to-date method that is used all over the world. For whom does the doctor prescribe orthotic foot corrective surgery? Orthopedic foot corrective surgery, like other surgeries, is not suitable for all people, and the doctor prescribes the surgery according to the individual's conditions. - Having the right weight - Being under 60 years old - Not having diseases such as arthritis and rheumatoid Pain in only one part of the knee - Knee and leg pain increases when standing or walking - Having a suitable range of motion so that the person's knee can bend up to 90 degrees. Necessary care after brace foot surgery The following precautions are necessary to see the best results. - Not keeping the legs still for a long time - If you feel numbness, move your wrist - Taking prescribed medications - Placing the knee in a straight position - For less bleeding, place the legs above the level of the heart - Use of ice compress - Bath after 3 days - Avoiding heavy activities and driving Is genovarum definitively cured? The occurrence of any problem in the movement organs is definitely worrying for people. They try to treat the injuries that occurred at certain ages and during youth under the supervision of specialists. One of the problems that may occur in the movement organs is genovarum or bracket foot. This condition occurs when the ankles are connected but the knees are apart. The important issue is that if the leg brace is not controlled, it will get worse over time. Cartilage breakdown causes this movement organ to lose its original shape forever. Some are congenital and others may experience knee braces due to underlying diseases or acquired problems. In any case, doctors are trying to perform treatment and correction methods to improve this condition so that a person can have a proportionate body in addition to maintaining the health of the knees. In most cases, doctors consider the appearance of club feet as a congenital problem. Sometimes they are caused by special diseases such as osteoporosis, lead poisoning, or improper fractures and unprincipled repairs. Of course, sometimes developmental disorders and weight gain in children can lead to this complication. Doctors consider vitamin D deficiency to be the main cause of rickets. They believe that if the bones receive enough vitamin D in childhood, problems such as club feet will not occur in adulthood. Brace leg is one of the problems that can be seen easily and with the eye. If you are worried about this complication, it is better to go to the doctor very quickly and start the treatment process. Doctors and specialists consider very practical and certain methods for the treatment of genovarum. One of the most important of them is the control of vitamin D levels. If this complication occurs due to vitamin deficiency, this complication can be treated very easily by taking medicinal supplements. Some doctors consider it appropriate to use medical braces. They believe that if people of growing age use these special ankle braces, this condition will be cured along with the growth of bones and muscles. In other cases, physiotherapy or massage therapy will also be a suitable option. All treatment methods can be suitable for improving such complications, provided that the doctors consider your physical condition suitable. These conditions should continue for the period of time that the doctor announces. In many cases, the presence of club feet for adults can be improved by surgery. It is better to trust your doctor's opinion and undertake treatment processes with great care and sensitivity. If the treatment process is done correctly, the result will definitely last a long time. In most cases, doctors consider all treatment methods to improve club feet definitive. They believe that in most cases the desired result is achieved very quickly. Complications of untreated brace foot If you do not take timely treatment for braces and ignore this problem, you may suffer from the following complications: - Premature knee arthritis - rotation of the leg - Shortening of height - Duck walking - Slipping while walking and imbalance - Changing the angle of the patella of the knees and their inclination towards the inside - Deformation in the structure of the legs and unpleasant appearance - High pressure on the inner surface of the knee joint and severe pain - Stretching of soft tissues in the inner part of the knee and severe pain Ways to prevent the occurrence of bracket legs There is no 100% known way to prevent club feet. You can do the following to strengthen your bones and ensure this: - Observing and following a balanced diet - Regular exercise - Consumption of vitamin D and calcium - Keeping weight in proportion Which exercise is suitable for leg braces? Carrying out exercise and correcting movements of the bracket leg in a principled way can be useful in treating this anomaly. Effective exercises in the treatment of clubfoot include the following: ### Pilates Pilates exercise, which is like yoga, can improve the vital muscles of the body. This exercise helps to strengthen and tighten the muscles and shape the legs and treat clubfoot. It is effective in removing body defects and correcting them. ### Yoga Yoga doesn't seem like an easy exercise to treat clubfoot, but it's the best way to increase flexibility and improve body shape. If you suffer from clubfoot, yoga can be a great challenge for you. By using the yoga belt and performing its various movements, you can correct these problems. ### massage Massage therapy is very useful for children. The massage is done over a long period of time, as the therapist massages the child's feet regularly. Massage requires a skilled therapist. ### Bodybuilding Bodybuilding is appropriate and necessary for every sport and every person. Bodybuilding makes the body fit and well-shaped, and it is also a good way to correct and treat many abnormalities such as club feet. It is very important to follow a proper exercise and diet plan. You can use this popular exercise and do correctional movements of the bracket foot. Cost of brace leg surgery The cost of this surgery varies according to the doctor's opinion and the patient's condition. People with severe conditions will pay a higher price and others will pay a lower price.