The effect of postoperative physiotherapy, after Chevron osteotomy, on foot function. A randomized controlled trial.
- Conditions
- Hallux valgusSurgical correctionChevron osteotomyPhysiotherapyOutcomeFoot function
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON28807
- Lead Sponsor
- Isala Klinieken, Zwolle, The Netherlands
- Brief Summary
/A
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Pending
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Inclusion Criteria
1. Patients with an indication for Chevron osteotomy: Intractable pain isolated to the first or second MTP joint region, associated with a hallux valgus deformity, refractory to conservative treatment (shoe modifications, NSAIDs, modification of activities), with following rontgenographic details: Intermetatarsal Angle ≤ 20o;
2. Age 18-65;
Exclusion Criteria
Specific comorbidity: Inflammatory arthritis, degenerative arthritis of the first MTP joint, previous foot surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, diabetes mellitus, peripheral vascular disease, neuropathy, neuromuscular disease, active infection, incompetent person.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method AOFAS Hallux score.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method 1. Function of first MTP-joint: This will be measured by placing a hand-held goniometer parallel to the long axis of the first metatarsal and the hallux;<br /><br>2. Foot Function Index25;<br /><br>3. VAS pain/satisfaction/ cosmesis.<br>