
国内拇外翻患者人数攀升:如何治疗?
杨应明医生采访
拇指外翻治疗在新加坡日趋重要,患者人数在过去五年内增加了30%。拇指外翻问题不但会影响外观,还会导致患者持续疼痛,影响日常生活。大部分患者年龄在20 - 35岁之间,多发于长期健身及参加各种运动的青年人,但儿童也可能有罹患拇指外翻的风险。轻度病例可通过改穿适合的鞋类或定制鞋垫得到改善。若这些方法改善无效,便需要进行专业手术。传统的拇外翻手术须通过大切口和使用金属螺钉与钢板进行矫正,痊愈过程大约需时6个月。然而,采用微创拇指外翻手术只需进行小切口将骨头去除,术后症状明显较少,成为患者普遍青睐的治疗方案。欢迎观看所附视频以了解更多微创拇外翻手术过程和适用患者的资讯。
Mild cases can be managed with footwear changes or custom insoles, but specialist surgery becomes necessary when these measures fail. Traditional bunion surgeries involve creating large openings and using metal screws and plates for realignment, a process taking up to six months to heal. However, the introduction of minimally invasive techniques involving small incisions and bone removal, has significantly reduced post-surgical symptoms, making it an attractive option for patients seeking relief. Watch video to understand the procedure and who would benefit from this type of bunion treatment.