Functional Recovery and Return to Duty Following Minimally Invasive Surgery for Hallux Valgus: A Retrospective Review in Active-Duty Military Personnel.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hallux valgus can severely limit physical function in demanding professions like military service. Traditional open surgeries have shown limited success in achieving rapid recovery and full functional return. The primary objective of this study was to assess functional outcomes of active-duty service members who have undergone minimally invasive bunion surgery.

Methods

Eighteen active-duty service members with mild to moderate hallux valgus deformities who underwent minimally invasive bunion correction between 2020 and 2022 were retrospectively reviewed.

Results

Minimally invasive bunion surgery demonstrated significant improvements in self-reported outcomes of the Foot and Ankle Outcome Scores from pre- to post-procedure (total score: 57.0 vs 95.0 respecti

SUBMITTER: Mizuo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12660658 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature