title: [Conservative treatment of hallux valgus : What can be achieved with splints and insoles?]
abstract: In hallux valgus syndrome conservative measures can only be applied to relieve the symptoms. Insoles, orthoses, and toe alignment splints cannot improve forefoot deformity. However, symptoms due to increased local pressure can be alleviated with orthotic devices. After surgically realigning the hallux, splints are helpful to retain joint congruency and assure proper toe position during soft tissue healing.
authors.affiliation: Klinik für Fuß- und Sprunggelenkchirurgie, Rhön-Klinikum, Campus Bad Neustadt, Salzburger Leite 1, 97616, Bad Neustadt, Deutschland. reneeandrea.fuhrmann@fusschirurgie-bad-neustadt.de.
authors.forename: R A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Fuhrmann
authors.affiliation: Sanitätshaus Otto Traub GmbH, Wilhelmstr. 8, 97421, Schweinfurt, Deutschland.
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Rippel
authors.affiliation: Sanitätshaus Otto Traub GmbH, Wilhelmstr. 8, 97421, Schweinfurt, Deutschland.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Traub
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D061826:Foot Orthoses; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007103:Immobilization / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000379:methods; D019651:Plastic Surgery Procedures / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013165:Splints; D016896:Treatment Outcome
keywords: Big toe; Foot; Hallux valgus; Insoles; Orthosis; Toes