Hallux valgus orthosis characteristics and effectiveness: a systematic review with meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The treatment effect of orthoses for hallux valgus (HV) is unclear with little interventional studies, the design involves multiple complex factors, and therefore a systematic analysis with meta-analysis is necessary. The objective of this systematic review and meta-analysis is to determine whether current foot orthoses are effective in treating HV.

Design

Systematic review with meta-analysis.

Data sources

Electronic databases (PubMed, Scopus, Cinahl and Medline) are searched up to February 2020.

Eligibility criteria for selecting studies

Interventional studies with content focus on HV orthosis design and any of the outcomes related to effectiveness for treating HV are included. The standardised mean differences are calculated. The risk of bias in inc

SUBMITTER: Kwan MY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8375760 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature