Surgery vs. non-surgery for mild to moderate bunion pain
Part of Bones, joints & muscles clinical trials.
This trial compares two approaches for treating mild-to-moderate bunion pain: surgery versus non-surgical options like wearing wider shoes, toe spacers, or physical therapy. The goal is to see which works better for relieving pain and improving daily life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 80 years old.
- You have a bunion that hurts (painful hallux valgus).
- Your bunion is not too severe – the angle of your big toe and the space between your first two toes must be below certain limits (measured on an X-ray).
- You do not have advanced arthritis in your big toe joint.
- You do not have a rheumatic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus).
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have a severe mental health condition, drug abuse problem, or a language barrier that would get in the way of participating.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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