Nonsurgical management of hallux valgus: findings of a randomised pilot and feasibility trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hallux valgus is a common and disabling condition. This randomised pilot and feasibility trial aimed to determine the feasibility of conducting a parallel group randomised trial to evaluate the effectiveness of a nonsurgical intervention for reducing pain associated with hallux valgus.

Methods

Twenty-eight community-dwelling women with painful hallux valgus were randomised to receive either a multifaceted, nonsurgical intervention (footwear, foot orthoses, foot exercises, advice, and self-management) or usual care (advice and self-management alone). Outcome measures were obtained at baseline, 4, 8 and 12 weeks. The primary outcome was feasibility, evaluated according to demand (recruitment rate and conversion rate), acceptability, adherence, adverse events, and re

SUBMITTER: Menz HB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10642001 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature