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Association between Sarcopenia and Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis Aged Over 50 Years

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Introduction: Forefoot deformities may worsen even with continued rheumatoid arthritis (RA) therapies that manage disease activity. This study aimed to explore the characteristics of RA patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity, defined as a hallux valgus angle (HVA) of ≥30 degrees. We propose that such deformities result from factors distinct from RA disease activity in middle-aged or older patients with RA.

Source: Journal of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Science

DOI: 10.64079/jofas.2025-0008

Authors: Keita Nagira, Naoki Nakagawa, Yuta Takasu, Takashi Wada, Yuki Kitsuda, Yu Okuno, Kei Murata, Hiroshi Hagino, Hideki Nagashima

Institutions: Tottori University, Tottori Municipal Hospital, Tottori University Hospital, Sanin Rosai Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Foot and Ankle Surgery

Subfield: Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

OpenAlex ID: W7171297931

FWCI: 6.776

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