The main causes of bunion formation in children include genetic factors, shoe and sock factors, disease factors and trauma.
1. Genetic factors: Heredity is one of the most important factors in the development of bunion, especially in children. Clinical studies have shown that some bunion patients have a positive family history, i.e. their parents or grandparents also have bunions.
2. Shoes and socks: If you wear ill-fitting or too small shoes or socks for a long period of time, the prolonged pressure can cause the big toe to turn outward.
3. Disease factors: Congenital cerebral diseases and arthritic diseases can cause abnormal development of the first metatarsophalangeal joint or imbalance of the foot muscles, which can lead to bunion and other foot deformities in children.
4. Trauma: Trauma to the child’s foot, such as crushing injuries or joint sprains, can lead to soft tissue damage or dislocation of the metatarsophalangeal joints, and the stability of the joint ligaments and intrinsic muscles is weakened, thus causing bunion deformity.
When a child has a bunion, it is recommended that parents bring their child to the doctor in time to find out the cause and under the guidance of the doctor for corrective treatment.