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- Title
Gait parameters associated with hallux valgus: a systematic review.
- Authors
Nix, Sheree E.; Vicenzino, Bill T.; Collins, Natalie J.; Smith, Michelle D.
- Abstract
Background: Hallux valgus (HV) has been linked to functional disability and increased falls risk in older adults. However, specific gait alterations in individuals with HV are unclear. This systematic review investigated gait parameters associated with HV in otherwise healthy adults. Methods: Electronic databases (Medline, Embase, CINAHL) were searched to October 2011, including crosssectional studies with clearly defined HV and non-HV comparison groups. Two investigators independently rated studies for methodological quality. Effect sizes (95% confidence intervals (CI)) were calculated as standardized mean differences (SMD) for continuous data and risk ratios (RR) for dichotomous data. Results: Nine studies included a total of 589 participants. Three plantar pressure studies reported increased hallux loading (SMD 0.56 to 1.78) and medial forefoot loading (SMD 0.62 to 1.21), while one study found reduced first metatarsal loading (SMD -0.61, CI -1.19 to -0.03) in HV participants. HV participants demonstrated less ankle and rearfoot motion during terminal stance (SMD -0.81 to -0.63) and increased intrinsic muscle activity (RR 1.6, 1.1 to 2.2). Most studies reported no differences in spatio-temporal parameters; however, one study found reduced speed (SMD -0.73, -1.25 to -0.20), step length (SMD -0.66 to -0.59) and less stable gait patterns (SMD -0.86 to -0.78) in older adults with HV. Conclusions: HV impacts on particular gait parameters, and further understanding of potentially modifiable factors is important for prevention and management of HV. Cause and effect relationships cannot be inferred from cross-sectional studies, thus prospective studies are warranted to elucidate the relationship between HV and functional disability.
- Subjects
GAIT disorders; HALLUX valgus; META-analysis; DISABILITIES; DISEASES in older people; CROSS-sectional method; SPATIO-temporal variation
- Publication
Journal of Foot & Ankle Research, 2013, Vol 6, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1757-1146
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1186/1757-1146-6-9