Hallux Valgus

The key rehabilitation tasks following hallux valgus surgery (such as metatarsal osteotomy) are ① absorption of edema and bleeding, ② restoration of joint range of motion, and ③ prevention of scar adhesion. Acupuncture promotes local blood flow to aid in edema absorption, while pharmacopuncture (a steroid substitute) manages inflammation around the joint. Preventing scar adhesion with moxibustion starting 6 to 8 weeks after surgery is beneficial for restoring joint range of motion. Korean Medicine Clinic Perspective

If blood stasis (blood stasis swelling and pain) remains after surgery, recovery is delayed and re-adhesion occurs. In Korean medicine, internal treatment is combined with therapies to remove residual blood stasis and improve blood circulation, which strengthen digestive function to aid muscle regeneration. At Dongjedang, we apply staged external treatment in the order of acupuncture → pharmacopuncture → thread embedding according to the post-surgical rehabilitation phase, and support the speed of recovery with herbal medicine tailored to the patient's constitution.