J Foot Ankle Surg. 2023 Aug 27:S1067-2516(23)00213-2. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2023.08.010. Online ahead of print.
ABSTRACT
Minimally invasive (MIS) surgery has gained popularity for hallux valgus correction in the adult population. The advantage of reproducibility of this procedure can aid in lower operating room costs, quicker recovery, and fewer complications. The purpose of this retrospective study was to compare pre-operative versus post-operative foot widths in patients that underwent MIS hallux valgus correction. The average pre-operative foot width was 101.1 ± 5.67 mm and post-operatively the foot width measured at 12-month follow-up was 95.9 ± 4.92 mm, which was statistically significant (p < 0.001). Overall, there was a 5.03±3.71% reduction in foot width, with a statistically significant linear relationship between pre-operative foot width and percent change in width following the procedure (R = -0.46; p = 0.003). Based on our results, we can conclude that MIS bunion surgery can effectively narrow the foot post-operatively, particularly in patients with a wider forefoot, adding cosmetic benefit to the procedure.
PMID:37643686 | DOI:10.1053/j.jfas.2023.08.010
