Table 3 Proportions of survey participants reporting presenting concerns to be common in HV patients (values are presented as N (%); bold text highlights >50 % of podiatrists reporting)
From: Non-surgical treatment of hallux valgus: a current practice survey of Australian podiatrists
Presenting complaint | Adult HV (total n = 146) | Older adult HV (total n = 141) | Juvenile HV (total n = 159) |
|---|---|---|---|
Corns and/or calluses | 110 (75 %) | 128 (91 %) | 21 (13 %) |
Ingrown toenails | 39 (27 %) | 57 (40 %) | 45 (28 %) |
Bursitis | 35 (24 %) | 50 (35 %) | 21 (13 %) |
Big toe pain | 120 (82 %) | 107 (76 %) | 114 (72 %) |
Pain at another site | 40 (27 %) | 51 (36 %) | 63 (40 %) |
Trouble fitting shoes | 122 (84 %) | 129 (91 %) | 106 (67 %) |
Psychosocial aspects | 33 (23 %) | 8 (6 %) | 73 (46 %) |
Concern about appearance | 33 (23 %) | 58 (41 %) | 142 (89 %) |
Family history | 46 (32 %) | 32 (23 %) | 113 (71 %) |
Functional limitations | 67 (46 %) | 83 (59 %) | 77 (48 %) |