The Effect of Prolotherapy and Dry Needling on Pain and Foot Functions in Hallux Valgus

Sönmez Sağlam; Mustafa Aydın; Uğur Yüzügüldü; Ömer Erşen; Veysel Uludağ

doi:10.18678/dtfd.1443155

August 11, 2024Düzce Tıp Fakültesi DergisiOpen Access

The Effect of Prolotherapy and Dry Needling on Pain and Foot Functions in Hallux Valgus

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Significant pain reduction and functional recovery occur following prolotherapy or dry needling in patients with mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity.
Visual analog scale and American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society scores improved through month 12 across both cohorts after three sessions.
Assessment of patients unresponsive to orthotic and analgesic treatment shows prolotherapy and dry needling provide effective non-surgical hallux valgus management.

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Comparative study shows pain reduction and functional improvement in refractory hallux valgus, suggesting both prolotherapy and dry needling offer durable relief.

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