Correction of hallux abducto valgus by scarf osteotomy. A ten-year retrospective multicentre review of patient reported outcomes shows high satisfaction rates with podiatric surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Corrective surgery for hallux abducto valgus is one of the most performed elective procedures in foot and ankle practice. Numerous methods of surgical correction have been reported within the literature, with varying clinical and patient reported outcomes. This study reviews the patient experience and outcomes in five podiatric surgery centres using the scarf diaphyseal osteotomy.

Method

Patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) were captured using the Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire 10 (PSQ-10), part of the PASCOM-10 podiatric surgery audit tool. PROMs were collated across five hospital sites over a 10-year period.

Results

Of 1351 patients reported during the period, 1189 had complete retrospective data. The most common patient aim of surgery was 'no/le

SUBMITTER: Clee S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9159929 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature