Active clinical trials for "Hallux Valgus"

Individuals with foot-ankle problems (plantar fasciitis, metarsalgia, pes planus, pes planovalgus/varus) will be included in the study. Permission was obtained from the research group that developed the scale to use the Original Foot Posture Index-6 (FPI-6). Cross-cultural adaptation of the FPI-6 will be made in line with the guidelines published by Ruberto and Beaton. First of all, the FPI-6 will be translated into Turkish by two translators whose native language is Turkish and who can speak English at an advanced level. Translations will be compared and discussed, and a Turkish version will be obtained with the equivalents that best represent each item in the texts. Secondly, this retranslated text will be independently translated back into English by two native English translators. In the third stage, two texts written in English will be synthesized by the authors, thus reaching a consensus on a single translation. Finally, the inconsistent parts of the text will be checked by a multidisciplinary team consisting of two native English-speaking translators, members of the English language and literature department, authors who developed the scale, and physiotherapists. Two independent physiotherapists will evaluate the participants' foot posture indexes by FPI-6 for inter-rater reliability. In addition, patients' quality of life, foot functions, hindfoot profiles will be evaluated. For the calculation of validity between measurements, rater-1 will apply the FPI-6 again to the same participants after 15 days for intra-rater reliability. Patients' functional independence, activities of daily living, and quality of life will also be evaluated for criterion validity. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society-AOFAS, SF-36 and Foot Function Index questionnaires will be applied for the validity of FPI-6.

To assess the average whole body radiation dose received by the surgeon, the operating team and the patient during hallux valgus surgery, depending on whether the surgery is percutaneous or conventional.

This study will have implications for any healthcare professionals who routinely manage ingrown toenails. Although different conservative and surgical treatment have been suggested, the recurrent rate is still high ranging from 20% to 30%. The objective of this study was to investigate the association of ingrown toenail (IGTN) with flat foot, hallux abducto valgus (HAV) and hallux limitus (HL), and to provide directions for addressing biomechanical risk factors in the prevention of recurrent ingrown toenails. This was the first study to investigate the association of IGTN with flat foot, and the first study in Chinese community to investigate the association of IGTN with HAV or HL. Participants with ingrown toenails (IGTN) were recruited to this study and compared with control participants with no history of ingrown toenails. The inclusion criteria for the IGTN group were: (1) history of ingrown toenails on hallux within 1 year and (2) dorso-plantar standing view of foot x-ray taken or to be taken. The exclusion criteria for the IGTN group were: (1) paediatrics (Age<18), (2) pincer nails / fungal nails, (3) prior existence of osteoarticular surgery in the foot, (4) severe trauma that changes foot morphology, (5) uncontrolled systemic disease, (6) pre-existing neurological diseases and (7) lower limb paralysis or paresis. The inclusion criterion for the control group was dorso-plantar standing view of foot x-ray taken or to be taken. The exclusion criteria for the control group were: (1) all the exclusion criteria of IGTN group, (2) history of IGTN in his or her lifetime and (3) flatfoot / first metatarsophalangeal joint pathology as the chief complaint. The symptomatic foot (or the more symptomatic foot in the case of bilateral involvement) in the IGTN group was examined. The left or right foot of the control group was randomly selected such that the ratio of the left or the right foot in the IGTN and control group was the same. Their foot posture index-6 components, Staheli's index, radiological hallux valgus angle and active maximum dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint on weight-bearing were measured and compared. For dependent variables with significant correlation, a one-way multivariate analysis of variance (MANOVA) was carried out to determine if there was a significant difference on the combined dependent variables. For dependent variables without significant correlation, separate independent sample t-tests / welch t-tests were performed.

Hallux Vagus is a common deformity which affects the first metatarsalphalangeal joint. The current diagnostic tool is using X-ray which is expensive and includes radiation exposure. The current study is aimed at using the foot pressure platform as an alternative method for diagnosis and evaluation of the deformity. The main subjects will be recruited from orthopaedic outpatient clinics. The recruited subjects will undergo the non-invasive and radiation free study by walking on a pressure platform. Then their pressure data will be correlated with their radiological study which has already been done in the clinic. The aimed outcome of the study is use the foot pressure platform as first line of diagnosis and evaluation of the Hallux Valgus deformity.

In acute lower limb ischemia the main goal of the treatment is to restore the blood before irreversible damage to the soft tissues of the limb. Delays in identifying acute lower limb ischemia may lead to limb loss or lead to the loss of the patient. Situations in which the patient is unable to express symptoms of the acute lower limb ischemia, such as during general anesthesia, in intensive care, or immediately after vascular surgery, are challenging for medical staff to identify. A reliable, easy-to-use and non-invasive monitoring method is not yet in every day use. The aim of this study is to demonstrate that Near InfraRed Spectroscopy (NIRS) monitoring is such a monitoring method. Tourniquet induced ischemia is often used in hallux valgus surgery because it offers a bloodless view of the anatomical structures. In our study we will measure the soft tissue perfusion (rSO2) of the lower limbs during the whole operation. The sensors based on near-infrared spectroscopy will be located to the tibial surface and will record the normal state before the start of the tourniquet, during the tourniquet and also in the recovery phase. The hypothesis is that rSO2 decreases linearly as a function of time from the beginning of the tourniquet induced ischemia and the recovery time depends on the duration of the tourniquet. In our study the patients will be operated under a spinal anesthesia. We also hypothesise that rSO2 increases due to the induction of the spinal anesthesia. Our goal is to define the percentual decline of rSO2 that is significant for lower limb ischemia and also its time response to induction of ischemia.

In case of deformities of the forefoot (Hallux-valgus, Hallux-varus), the basal osteotomy may be more indicated than the distal osteotomy as it allows to achieve a greater degree of correction. However, weight bearing forces on the head of the first metatarsal acting at a distance from the osteotomy site subject the construct to an important dorsiflexion stress. Fixation strength being the important consideration led to design the B-BOP® Lock plate, specifically dedicated to basal osteotomy of the first metatarsal, with the following characteristics: plantar positioning to obtain the best stability and resistance while reducing the implant bulkiness; anatomical shape adapted to the plantar curve of the first metatarsal. Taking advantages of the most appropriated anatomical site to implant the B-BOP® Lock plate directly on tension, it offers an innovative and unique basal osteotomy fixation solution. The B-BOP® Lock osteosynthesis plate benefits now of the Surfix locking screws technology. The purpose of this study is to collect and publish data from several centers, several users.

The aim of the study is to evaluate if Magnesium added to ropivacaine can reduce onset time and can enhance offset time.

Hallux valgus surgery is known as a painful surgery. Qualitative pain management is the key to successful early recovery and rehabilitation. Sciatic popliteal nerve block is widely used despite the risk of falling due to prolonged motor blockade. Plantar block combined with distal peroneal block may be a better analgesic option in order to provide fast track rehabilitation. This study aims to determine the quality of deambulation following hallux valgus surgery. Block quality, post operative pain, patient satisfaction and length of hospital stay will be compared in this study. Patients scheduled for ambulatory (hallux valgus) surgery under regional anaesthesia alone (without general anesthesia) will be recruited. Consenting patients will be randomized the day of surgery to one of those two groups : Short lasting sciatic nerve block (mepivacaine 1% 200mg) and long lasting plantar block (ropivacaine 0,5% 25mg + 2mg dexamethasone) with distal deep peroneal block (ropivacaine 0,5% 2ml). Long lasting sciatic nerve block (ropivacaine 0,5% 100mg + 2mg dexamethasone) All patients will benefit from post operative analgesia including paracetamol, nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drugs intravenously. During PACU stay, pain will be assessed using the VAS (visual analogue scale) score, and analgesic IV consumption. Temporospatial gait analysis will be assessed with a GAITRITE system before the patient leave the hospital. Deambulation and walking ability will be evaluated at home postoperatively to day 3 using an acetimetry bracelet. Pain, postoperative analgesic requirement, sleep quality and overall patient satisfaction (EVAN-LR) will also be assessed during the first 3 postoperative days.

This observational study is to document the application of a human bone graft in the surgical repair of hallux valgus deformity and its subsequent healing process.