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Published on: February 17, 2018
BRAZILIAN PERSPECTIVES AND TRENDS FOR MINIMALLY INVASIVE SURGERY IN THE TREATMENT OF HALLUX VALGUS
Elizabeth de Alvarenga Borges da Fonseca1, Caio de Almeida Oliveira1, Guilherme Bottino Martins1
1Hospital Servidor Público Estadual de São Paulo, Departamento de Ortopedia e Traumatologia, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Minimally invasive surgery is becoming the preferred method for hallux valgus correction in Brazil due to improved patient outcomes and faster recovery. Further research is recommended for this increasingly common surgical approach.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Surgical Innovation
Background:
- Hallux valgus is a common foot deformity requiring surgical correction.
- Traditional surgical methods have limitations in patient recovery and outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze current trends in hallux valgus corrective surgery in Brazil.
- To specifically evaluate the adoption and preference for minimally invasive techniques.
Main Methods:
- A survey was distributed to 54 foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons in Brazil.
- Data collected focused on surgical techniques used for hallux valgus correction.
- Outcomes were analyzed using tables and incidence data.
Main Results:
- A clear trend towards the adoption of minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus was observed.
- Surgeons reported better clinical outcomes and earlier patient rehabilitation with these techniques.
Conclusions:
- Minimally invasive surgery is emerging as the primary treatment for hallux valgus.
- Further in-depth studies are warranted to fully understand the benefits and applications of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery.
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