Patient-Reported Outcomes Before and After Hallux Valgus Surgery: 2-Year Results From a National Registry Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hallux valgus (HV) is a common condition associated with pain, functional limitations, and reduced health-related quality of life. Population-level data on 2-year results of surgical treatment remain limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) before surgery, and 1- and 2-year follow-up in patients registered in the Swedish quality registry for foot and ankle surgery ("Swefoot") who underwent surgery for HV. Further, the relation between PROMs and HV severity, BMI, and smoking habits was explored.

Methods

Seven hundred sixty-five feet from 742 patients (median age 58, 87% women) who underwent primary surgery for HV were included. Data on demographics, comorbidities, HV severity, surgical procedures, and PROMs were extra

SUBMITTER: Tengman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12301585 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature