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Table 1 Results of a univariate analysis of factors related to the presence of hallux valgus

From: Hallux valgus deformity and postural sway: a cross-sectional study

 

HV group (n = 44)

No HV group (n = 125)

p-value

Age (years)

69.0 ± 11.6

65.7 ± 11.6

0.108a

Gender

 Females

31

75

 

 Males

13

50

0.217b

BMI (kg/m2)

22.7 ± 2.9

23.7 ± 3.0

0.058a

Total NRS score for both feet

0.1 ± 0.3

0.4 ± 2.0

0.258a

Postural sway

 Total trajectory length (mm)

358.6 ± 131.3

328.6 ± 205.5

0.437a

 Area of COP (mm2)

303.9 ± 195.8

238.7 ± 178.1

0.056a

 The mediolateral postural sway (mm)

4.5 ± 2.0

3.9 ± 1.9

0.090a

 The anteroposterior postural sway (mm)

6.5 ± 2.8

5.4 ± 2.2

0.014* a

Body muscle mass (kg)

 Trunk

22.6 ± 3.8

22.3 ± 3.5

0.620a

 Lower limbs

12.4 ± 2.2

13.5 ± 3.2

0.016* a

  1. The values are given as the mean and standard deviation
  2. HV hallux valgus, BMI body mass index, COP center of pressure, NRS numerical rating scale
  3. aWelch’s test, bChi-square test, * p < 0.05