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Custom orthosis with first MTP joint support increases max joint extension in hallux limitus

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September 2017

Custom orthosis with first MTP joint support increases max joint extension in hallux limitus

Vol: 6| Issue: 9| Number:29| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Effect by custom-made foot orthoses with added support under the first metatarso-phalangeal joint in hallux limitus patients: Improving on first metatarso-phalangeal joint extension

Prosthet Orthot Int. 2016 Dec;40(6):668-674

Contributing Authors:
LM Gordillo-Fernandez M Ortiz-Romero J Valero-Salas JL Salcini-Macias S Benhamu-Benhamu R Garcia-de-la-Pena JA Cervera-Marin

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20 patients (40 feet) with hallux limitus were included in this randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of adding support under the first metatarsophalangeal joint of custom-made foot orthoses on the range of joint mobility. The outcomes evaluated were the relaxed position of the hallux and the maximal extension of the hallux. Patients were assigned to receive a custom-made foot orth...

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