Operative Versus Non-operative Treatment for Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus Deformity
Randomised Controlled Trial; Is Operative Treatment of Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus Deformity Superior to Conservative Treatment?
Ostfold Hospital Trust
120 participants
Jun 1, 2025
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to investigate operative treatment versus conservative treatment in participants suffering from mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity. The main question it aims to answer are; Is surgery superior to conservative treatment? The participants will be randomized in to two groups, operative and conservative group. Investigators will compare the groups measuring the clinical results using the patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ), Visual analog scale (VAS), likert scale 0-5. Participants will be observed for a period og two years.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Painful Hallux Valgus deformity
- Hallux Valgus Angle \<35 degrees
- Intermetatarsal angle \<15 degrees
- years
Exclusion Criteria7
- Advanced osteoarthritis in first metatarsophalangeal joint
- Rheumatic diseases
- Pregnancy
- Drug abuse
- Severe psychological disorder
- Lack of compliance
- Language barrier
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Interventions
60 participants will receive conservative treatment with orthopedic aid/wide shoe. Participants will be followed for 2 years.
60 participants will receive the traditional operative treatment for the deformity. Participants will be followed for 2 years.
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NCT06114043