Open AccessConservative treatment of hallux rigidus: narrative review of scientific evidence
Author(s) -
Mario Herrera-Pérez,
David González-Martín,
Javier Ruiz-Escobar,
Ramón Viladot Pericé
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
jornal of the foot and ankle
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2675-2980
DOI - 10.30795/jfootankle.2021.v15.1579
Subject(s) - hallux rigidus , conservative treatment , narrative review , medicine , modalities , conservative management , treatment modality , physical therapy , evidence based medicine , alternative medicine , surgery , intensive care medicine , pathology , social science , arthrodesis , sociology
This study proposes an update on conservative treatment of hallux rigidus based on scientific evidence. This is a narrative review of 19 articles that analyzed conservative treatment of hallux rigidus in its different modalities. Conservative treatment is effective in approximately half of the patients with hallux rigidus, and footwear modifications, use of insoles, and hyaluronic acid injections are the most effective treatments, according to evidence-based medicine. Level of Evidence III; Therapeutic Studies; Systematic Review of Level III Studies.