Incidence and Progression of Hallux Valgus: A Prospective Cohort Study
Authors' conclusion
Incident hallux valgus develops in 1 in 5 adults ages ≥50 years over a 7-year period and is related to age, poorer physical health, foot pain, and previous use of constrictive footwear. Progression occurs in 1 in 3 adults.
Study context
- Population
- Adults ages ≥50 years registered at 4 general practices in North Staffordshire, UK (Clinical Assessment Study of the Foot)complete baseline and follow-up data
- Participants
- 1,482 participants
- Outcome
- Hallux valgus incidence and progression and associated factors
- Follow-up
- 7-year follow-up
Methodological detailspopulation-based, postal survey at baseline and 7-year follow-up, self-assessment of hallux valgus using line drawings
- Population-based
- Postal survey at baseline and 7-year follow-up
- Self-assessment of hallux valgus using line drawings
Main finding
As reported in the abstract
7 years
Incident hallux valgus, participants
207
20.1%
Incident hallux valgus, feet
349
15.4%
Hallux valgus progression, participants
497
33.6%
Hallux valgus progression, feet
719
24.3%
Observational data: associations, not effects.
Further findings
Hallux valgus in at least 1 foot at baseline
- Prevalence at baseline
- 450 (30.4%)
Original publication
Incidence and Progression of Hallux Valgus: A Prospective Cohort Study. Arthritis Care Res (Hoboken). Published 31 August 2022. doi:10.
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