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Influence of depression in a sample of people with hallux valgus

Daniel López López1, Juan Manuel Vilar Fernández2, Marta Elena Losa Iglesias3

  • 1Department of Health Sciences.

International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
|February 20, 2016
PubMed

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Hallux valgus (HV), a common foot deformity, is significantly linked to increased depression symptoms. Greater HV severity correlates with higher depression scores, impacting both men and women.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedics
  • Psychiatry
  • Podiatry

Background:

  • Hallux valgus (HV) is a prevalent forefoot deformity affecting the first metatarsophalangeal joint.
  • HV is associated with joint subluxation, osteoarthritis, and potentially psychological distress like depression.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between the severity of Hallux Valgus (HV) and depression.
  • To utilize the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) for quantifying depression levels in HV patients.

Main Methods:

  • A sample of 102 outpatients with varying degrees of Hallux Valgus (HV) deformity was recruited.
  • The severity of HV was assessed in both feet.
  • Depression was measured using the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) self-report questionnaire.

Main Results:

  • A significant association was found between the degree of Hallux Valgus (HV) deformity and depression (P=0.0001).
  • 38.24% of the participants exhibited depression, with an average BDI score of 10.55.
  • Increased HV severity in either foot correlated with higher BDI scores, irrespective of gender.

Conclusions:

  • A significant correlation exists between the severity of Hallux Valgus (HV) and the presence and degree of depression.
  • The findings suggest that HV deformity may contribute to psychological distress, warranting consideration in patient care.
  • Early detection and management of HV could potentially mitigate associated depression.

Keywords:
depressionfoot deformityhallux valgusmusculoskeletal disease

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