Surgery Was More Effective for Hallux Valgus at 12 Months Than an Orthosis or Watchful Waiting

Question: In patients with hallux valgus, is surgical or orthotic treatment more effective than no treatment for decreasing pain and improving function? Design: Randomized (allocation concealed), blinded (outcome assessor), controlled trial with 12-month follow-up. Setting: 4 hospitals of the Uusimaa Health District Area in Finland. Patients: 209 patients (mean age, 48 years; 93% women) who had a painful bunion, a hallux valgus angle of £35°, …