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

Journal of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Science 2026 Open access

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Authors: Keita Nagira, Naoki Nakagawa, Yuta Takasu, Takashi Wada, Yuki Kitsuda, Yu Okuno, Kei Murata, Hiroshi Hagino, Hideki Nagashima
DOI: 10.64079/jofas.2025-0008
Cited by: 1
References: 30

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.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nutrition and Health in Aging Bone health and osteoporosis research Hip and Femur Fractures

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Science
Publisher
Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot
Volume
1
Issue
2
Pages
59–65
Publication date
26 July 2026
Language
EN