Transfer of plantar pressure from the medial to the central forefoot in patients with hallux valgus.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The aim of the study was to evaluate changes in plantar pressure distribution in feet affected by hallux valgus compared with their contralateral non-affected feet and with the feet of healthy control subjects.

Methods

Thirty-six patients with unilateral hallux valgus who were indicated for surgery and 30 healthy subjects were assessed on a pedobarographic instrumented treadmill for step length and width, mean stance phase, and plantar foot pressure distribution. Plantar pressure distribution was divided into eight regions.

Results

Significantly higher plantar pressures were observed in hallux valgus feet under the second and third metatarsal heads (p = .033) and the fourth and fifth toes (p < .001) than in the healthy control feet. Although decreased press

SUBMITTER: Hofmann UK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6454622 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature