The Relation of Hallux Valgus Severity With Foot Function and Balance in Older Men

Authors : Yasemin Kavlak

Pages : 93-99

Doi:10.21653/tfrd.280075

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Publication Date : 2015-08-16

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Purpose: The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between hallux valgus and foot function and balance in older men. Methods: One hundred and six feet of 53 elderly men insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(mean age: 73.79±7.08 years); were evaluated in this research. Hallux valgus angle was measured using a goniometer. Foot fun ction, dynamic balance and static balance were evaluated by the forefoot subscale of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Scale, Timed Up & Go Test and single leg stance, respectively, and their relations with hallux valgus were analysed. Results: Hallux valgus angle values were 17.32±11.29 degree for right foot and 16.45±10.65° for left foot. No significant relationship was found between hallux valgus angle insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(right and left); and static and dynamic balance insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p>0.05);. However, hallux valgus angles of right and left foot were correlated with the scale scores of American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scale insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(r=-0. 34, p=0.01; r=-0. 38,p=0.005, respectively);. Discussion: According to these results, the severity of hallux valgus itself does not influence balance, although it partially affects the functional ability of the forefoot in older men. 
Keywords : Aging, hallux valgus, foot physiopathology, postural balance