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Published on: February 17, 2018
[Translated article] Patient satisfaction after radiological recurrence hallux valgus
Y Hernanz-González1, J C Martínez-Ávila2, E Sánchez-Morata1
1Traumatology and Orthopedics Unit, University Hospital October 12, Madrid Spain.
Revista Espanola De Cirugia Ortopedica Y Traumatologia
|June 23, 2026
Summary
Radiological recurrence after hallux valgus (HV) surgery did not impact patient satisfaction in this study. Patient satisfaction following HV correction appears to be complex and not solely dependent on radiological outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedic surgery
- Foot and ankle reconstruction
- Biomechanical analysis
Background:
- Hallux valgus (HV) recurrence is a common post-surgical complication.
- Factors influencing patient satisfaction after HV surgery remain debated.
- Distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (DCMO) is a common surgical correction for HV.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the association between radiological recurrence of hallux valgus deformity after DCMO and patient satisfaction.
- To determine if radiographic recurrence correlates with patient-reported outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 120 patients (134 feet) undergoing DCMO for moderate to severe HV.
- Radiographic evaluation of hallux valgus angle (HVA) to define recurrence (HVA ≥ 20°).
- Patient satisfaction assessed using the Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) at final follow-up.
Main Results:
- A high recurrence rate of 76.1% was observed.
- Despite recurrence, 78.36% of patients reported satisfactory outcomes.
- No statistically significant association was found between radiological recurrence and patient satisfaction.
Conclusions:
- Radiological recurrence of hallux valgus deformity after DCMO does not appear to be directly associated with patient satisfaction.
- Patient satisfaction following hallux valgus surgery is multifactorial and not solely explained by radiographic correction.
- Further research is needed to understand the complex drivers of patient satisfaction in hallux valgus surgery.