Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate
whether deformity affects pain and associated functional status in women
with hallux valgus (HV).
Methods: The study included 27 women (mean age:
40.5±10.3 years) diagnosed with HV and with a deformity level of two or
more as determined using the Manchester scale. Demographic data of the
participants were recorded. In addition, Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was
used to determine the intensity of pain during walking. To determine the
function affected by pain and deformity, Foot Function Index (FFI), and
the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society MTP-IP (AOFAS MTP-IP)
Scale along with AOFAS Midfoot (MF) Scale were used.
Results: Based on the study results, we determined a
statistically significant relationship between foot function and pain
among our patients (p<0.05). These significant relationships were
observed between the pain and total scores of the Foot Function Index
(p<0.05), the pain parameter of AOFAS MTP-IP and the pain and total
scores of AOFAS midfoot-pain scale (p<0.05).
Conclusion: It was concluded that when assessing and
planning treatment for hallux valgus, all health professionals dealing
with foot health, pathologies, deformities and treatment should consider
the patient as a whole, bearing in mind that pathologies can affect not
only the perceived symptoms of individuals, but also their normal
functions through various physical and social limitations. J Clin Exp Invest 2016; 7 (2): 144-149
Konular | Sağlık Kurumları Yönetimi |
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Bölüm | Araştırma Yazısı |
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Yayımlanma Tarihi | 16 Haziran 2016 |
Yayımlandığı Sayı | Yıl 2016 Cilt: 7 Sayı: 2 |