Introduction: Hallux valgus is one of the most common pathologies of the front part of the feet. It is a progressive condition that can be symptomatic or asymptomatic. Skin irritation, blisters, calluses, ulcers and neurological disorders can occur in the hallux area, which affects the patient's quality of life. Deformity of the first toe occurs more often in women who wear narrow shoes with a high heel. Treatment can be operative or conservative, which also includes wearing various kinds of splints, such as toe separators, dynamic and static orthoses and insoles. The use of various orthoses makes sense especially when the joints have not yet become rigid or stiff. Purpose: The purpose of this thesis was to determine the effectiveness of different braces on reducing the angle of hallux valgus, reducing pain, and affecting patient satisfaction. Methods: In the diploma work, a descriptive method of work was used with a review and analysis of professional and scientific literature. Literature was searched in PubMed, ScienceDirect and CINAHL databases. All articles are available online for free. Studies were included in the literature review based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Six studies were included in the literature review which examined the effect of different braces on the reduction of the hallux valgus angle, pain and the effect on patient satisfaction. A reduction in the hallux valgus angle was found in three studies. Based on the results, authors of five studies observed a reduction of pain in front part of the feet. Discussion and conclusion: The results show that wearing insoles, splints and toe separators has helped reduce pain in the hallux area, which means that their use in conservative treatment is reasonable. Reducing pain and hallux valgus angle has a positive effect on the patient's attitude towards wearing braces, which also improves the quality of their life. Beside wearing braces, it is recommended to use shoes with flat sole and wide toe box, which do not restrict toes movement.
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