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.
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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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