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 …

Ageing process is associated with changes to the aspect, biomechanics, structure and
function of the foot, it may be related with a marked presence of foot conditions, pain …

Background. Foot problems are common in older people and are associated with impaired
balance and functional ability. Few prospective studies, however, have been undertaken to …

The aim of this study was to compare foot characteristics and plantar force and pressure
patterns in young and older people. Fifty young (mean age 20.9±2.6 years) and 50 older …

BACKGROUND: Hallux valgus and lesser toe deformities are highly prevalent foot problems
in older people. One factor contributing to the development of these toe deformities is …

Background: Fourth-generation minimally invasive surgery (MIS) includes the multiplanar
rotational deformity correction achieved through manipulation of an extra-articular distal first …

The aim of this study was to determine the extent to which clinical tests of structural
characteristics of the foot and ankle could account for variation in the magnitude of regional …

There are few data available regarding the association between hallux valgus and pain or
functional limitation. We determined the prevalence of hallux valgus in a rural Korean …

OBJECTIVES: To assess responsiveness and minimally important change (MIC) for the
Manchester-Oxford foot questionnaire (MOXFQ) using anchor and distribution-based …

Obesity is a world-wide health problem and is strongly associated with musculoskeletal
disorders of the lower limb. The aim of this study was to evaluate plantar loading patterns in …