Comorbidities Associated With Poor Outcomes Following Operative Hammertoe Correction in a Geriatric Population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Although complications following hammertoe correction surgery are rare, older patients with comorbid conditions are often considered poorer operative candidates compared with younger, healthier patients because of a suspected increased risk of adverse outcomes. The aim of this study was to determine if the presence of multiple comorbidities was associated with increased complications or unsuccessful patient-reported outcomes following operative hammertoe correction in geriatric patients.

Methods

Prospectively collected data was reviewed on 78 patients aged 60 years or older who underwent operative correction of hammertoe deformity. Patient demographics, comorbidities, and postoperative complications were recorded. Patient-reported outcomes were assessed using preo

SUBMITTER: Maidman SD 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8702909 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature