A cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Chinese version of American orthopaedic foot and ankle society hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale (AOFAS-Hallux-MTP-IP) in patients with hallux valgus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hallux valgus (HV) is a common deformity of the hallux, which affects the functional ability of patients and reduces their quality of life. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hallux Metatarsophalangeal (MTP)-Interphalangeal (IP) scale is a questionnaire widely used to comprehensively assess the condition of hallux deformities. The purpose of this study was to translate the AOFAS-MTP-IP scale into a Chinese version (AOFAS-MTP-IP-CV), conduct cross-cultural adaptation, and simultaneously evaluate its validity and reliability.

Methods

Translate the AOFAS-Hallux-MTP-IP-CV according to general guidelines and conduct cross-cultural adaptation for it. From November 2024 to June 2025, a total of 120 patients with HV deformity who could communicate in

SUBMITTER: Wang Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12400589 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature