HALLUX VALGUS

This study tested whether wearing an external toe brace for 3 months can improve joint alignment in people with mild to moderate bunions (hallux valgus). Thirty-five adults used the brace daily, and researchers measured changes in the bunion angle on X-rays, along with pain, comf…

This study looked at whether using a screw to fix the bone after Akin osteotomy (a type of bunion surgery) leads to better toe joint movement compared to leaving it without a screw. 54 adults having bunion surgery took part. The main goal was to measure how much the big toe joint…

This study looked at two ways to do bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. In one method, a small screw is used to hold the bone in place; in the other, no screw is used. The goal was to see which approach leads to better toe movement one year after surgery. 58 adults who needed bunion …

This study looked at whether adding kinesio taping to a home exercise program helps people with mild-to-moderate bunions (hallux valgus). Fifty adults were split into two groups: one did exercises plus weekly tape applications for four weeks, the other did exercises alone. Resear…

This study tested a new device called RELAY that delivers both local anesthetic and mild electrical stimulation through a single catheter to control pain after shoulder or foot surgery. Twenty adults who had surgery for rotator cuff tears, shoulder replacement, or foot problems t…

This study looked at 479 patients who had surgery for hallux valgus (a bunion on the big toe). The goal was to track any complications that happened within two years after the operation, and to see how satisfied patients were. The researchers collected information on the type and…