Postural stability impairment in patients with bilateral hallux valgus: A case-control study using a stabilometer |
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Authors: | Hiroaki Shima Toshito Yasuda Takashi Hida Seiya Tsujinaka Kosho Togei Gen Nakamura Masashi Neo |
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Affiliation: | 1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Osaka Medical College, 2-7, Daigaku-machi, Takatsuki, 569-8686, Japan;2. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hirakata City Hospital, 2-14-1, Kinyahommachi, Hirakata, 573-1013, Japan |
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Abstract: | BackgroundHallux valgus (HV) is an important risk factor for falls (in older people); however, the detailed relationship is less understood. We aimed to evaluate postural stability in bilateral HV patients.MethodsTwo groups of 20 female patients—an HV group and a C (i.e., non-HV) group—participated in this study. Evaluations were made using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, the Berg Balance Scale (BBS), the Falls Efficacy Scale (FES), track length (LNG), velocity (VEL), enveloped area (ENV), and root mean square area (RMS).ResultsTUG and FES scores were significantly higher and BBS scores were lower in the HV group than in the C group. LNG was significantly longer, VEL was higher, and ENV and RMS were wider in the HV group than in the C group.ConclusionsThe HV group exhibited impaired walking mobility, balance, and postural stability. |
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Keywords: | Hallux valgus Postural stability Stabilometry |
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