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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Foot and Ankle Surgery
  • Surgical Outcomes Research

Background:

  • Hallux valgus surgery, while generally effective, has a notable incidence of complications.
  • Short-term reoperations following surgical correction of hallux valgus deformity are a significant concern.
  • First metatarsal osteotomy is a common surgical technique for hallux valgus correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the incidence of short-term reoperations after first metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus.
  • To identify risk factors associated with reoperation after surgical hallux valgus correction.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of 685 consecutive open first-metatarsal osteotomies performed between 2013 and 2018.
  • Data collected included reoperation rates, indications, types, and associations with patient demographics (age, sex, BMI, comorbidities), preoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA), hospital type, osteotomy type, and surgeon experience.
  • Statistical analysis was performed to determine significant risk factors for reoperation.

Main Results:

  • A total of 79 reoperations (11.5%) occurred at a median of 14 months postoperatively.
  • Residual deformity was the most common indication for reoperation (46%), followed by hardware removal (15%).
  • Significant risk factors for reoperation included preoperative and postoperative HVA, diabetes, and osteotomy type, with proximal osteotomies showing the highest reoperation rate (29.3%).

Conclusions:

  • The incidence of short-term reoperations (≤24 months) after open first metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus is higher than previously reported.
  • Increased preoperative/postoperative HVA, diabetes, and specific osteotomy types (especially proximal) are associated with higher reoperation rates.
  • These findings highlight the importance of careful patient selection and surgical technique to minimize revision surgery.