Does hallux valgus impair physical function?

Akinobu NishimuraNaoya ItoShigeto NakazoraKo KatoToru OguraAkihiro Sudo

Published in: BMC musculoskeletal disorders (2018)

Moderate-severe HV deformity and HV-related pain impaired physical function independent of KOA. By controlling the pain and severe deformity of HV by treatments such as surgery, the physical function of HV patients might be improved.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
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