ReviewYeungnam University journal of medicine2019
Forefoot disorders and conservative treatment.
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- Immediate effects of the retrocapital pad and toe bar in sensorimotor foot orthoses on the electromyographic activity of the gastrocnemius muscle in healthy adults.Frontiers in rehabilitation sciences · 2026Article
- Efficacy of Ultrasound-Guided Steroid Injections in the Management of Morton's Neuroma: A Retrospective Cohort Study.Cureus · 2025Article
- Improvement in Mechanical Pain and Disability in Patients With Flatfoot After the Use of Medical Shoes.Cureus · 2025Article
- Toe Separators as a Therapeutic Tool in Physiotherapy-A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The efficacy of shoes modification and orthotics in hallux valgus deformity: a comprehensive review of literature.Musculoskeletal surgery · 2024Review
- Reviewing Evidence and Patient Outcomes of Cheilectomy for Hallux Rigidus: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Differences and Similarities in the Feet of Metatarsalgia Patients with and without Rheumatoid Arthritis in Remission.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Article
- The effects of the use of customized silicone digital orthoses on pre-ulcerative lesions and plantar pressure during walking in people with diabetic neuropathy: A study protocol for a randomized controlled trial.Contemporary clinical trials communications · 2024Article
- Case study: Gait assessment of a patient with hallux rigidus before and after plantar modification.International journal of surgery case reports · 2024Article
- Assessment and indicators of hallux limitus related with quality of life and foot health in school children.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2023Article
- Selected hallmarks of hallux valgus in older women with symptomatic hallux valgus compared to middle-aged women with and without deformation of the forefoot.Scientific reports · 2022Article
- Pathophysiological Behaviour of the Climber's Foot versus the General Population: A Prospective Observational Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Article
- Effects of Custom-made Insoles on Plantar Biomechanics and Upper Extremity Muscle Performance.Current medical science · 2022Article
- Seated Virtual Reality-Guided Exercise Improved Gait in a Postoperative Hallux Valgus Case.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
- Effects of Balance Shoes on Balance and Postural Stability in the Elderly: A Crossover, Controlled, Randomized Single-Blind Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2021Article
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- Smart insole-based abnormal gait identification: Deep sequential networks and feature ablation study.Digital healthArticle
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Abstract
Forefoot disorders are often seen in clinical practice. Forefoot deformity and pain can deteriorate gait function and decrease quality of life. This review presents common forefoot disorders and conservative treatment using an insole or orthosis. Metatarsalgia is a painful foot condition affecting the metatarsal (MT) region of the foot. A MT pad, MT bar, or forefoot cushion can be used to alleviate MT pain. Hallux valgus is a deformity characterized by medial deviation of the first MT and lateral deviation of the hallux. A toe spreader, valgus splint, and bunion shield are commonly applied to patients with hallux valgus. Hallux limitus and hallux rigidus refer to painful limitations of dorsiflexion of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. A kinetic wedge foot orthosis or rocker sole can help relieve symptoms from hallux limitus or rigidus. Hammer, claw, and mallet toes are sagittal plane deformities of the lesser toes. Toe sleeve or padding can be applied over high-pressure areas in the proximal or distal interphalangeal joints or under the MT heads. An MT off-loading insole can also be used to alleviate symptoms following lesser toe deformities. Morton's neuroma is a benign neuroma of an intermetatarsal plantar nerve that leads to a painful condition affecting the MT area. The MT bar, the plantar pad, or a more cushioned insole would be useful. In addition, patients with any of the above various forefoot disorders should avoid tight-fitting or high-heeled shoes. Applying an insole or orthosis and wearing proper shoes can be beneficial for managing forefoot disorders.
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