Comparing Surgery and Conservative Treatment for Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus Deformity A Study Evaluating Patient Outcomes Over Two Years

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating the outcomes of operative versus conservative treatment in adults with mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity. This randomized controlled trial aims to determine whether surgery is superior to conservative care for this condition. The study focuses on patient-reported outcomes to assess the effectiveness of each treatment approach over a two-year period. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups the operative group receiving traditional surgery for hallux valgus, and the conservative group using orthopedic aids and wide shoes as non-surgical treatment. Both groups will be monitored and evaluated at 6 months, 1 year, and 2 years after starting treatment. The study also looks at radiological changes including correction and progression of the deformity. During the trial, participants will complete patient-reported outcome measures such as the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire MOxFQ, the Visual Analog Scale VAS, and the Likert scale to assess clinical results. The researchers will use these tools to compare the effectiveness of the treatments over the two-year follow-up. Safety and progress will be regularly assessed, and a total of 120 participants will take part in this study sponsored by Ostfold Hospital Trust.

Operative Versus Non-operative Treatment for Mild to Moderate Hallux Valgus Deformity