Prevalence of hallux valgus in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hallux valgus (HV) is a foot deformity commonly seen in medical practice, often accompanied by significant functional disability and foot pain. Despite frequent mention in a diverse body of literature, a precise estimate of the prevalence of HV is difficult to ascertain. The purpose of this systematic review was to investigate prevalence of HV in the overall population and evaluate the influence of age and gender.

Methods

Electronic databases (Medline, Embase, and CINAHL) and reference lists of included papers were searched to June 2009 for papers on HV prevalence without language restriction. MeSH terms and keywords were used relating to HV or bunions, prevalence and various synonyms. Included studies were surveys reporting original data for prevalence of HV or b

SUBMITTER: Nix S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2955707 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature