Yangting Cai, Yuke Song, Mincong He, Wei He, Xianxin Zhong, Hao Wen, Qiushi Wei
BACKGROUND: Though hallux valgus is a common foot deformity, the integrated information on its global prevalence and incidence is relatively lacking. The aim of this research was to assess the global prevalence and incidence of hallux valgus, thus providing reliable data reference for clinical practice. METHODS: A systematic review of global hallux valgus research publications concerning its prevalence and incidence was performed based on six electronic databases ((PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, Chinese National Knowledge Infrastructure (CNKI), China Online Journals and CQVIP)) from their inception to November 16, 2022...
September 20, 2023: Journal of Foot and Ankle Research