Preoperative Picture Improves Postoperative Satisfaction in Bunion Surgery:

Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics

MichelTaylor¹ 

关键词: bunion;    forefoot;    hallux valgus;    satisfaction;    outcomes;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2473011418S00123

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Category:BunionIntroduction/Purpose:Hallux valgus (HV) is the most common conditions affecting the forefoot. Typically, the patient’s main concern is a prominent medial eminence (bunion) with difficulty with shoe wear and the cosmetic appearance of the toe. Patient satisfaction following HV correction surgery is between 73-94% however a poor cosmetic result can have a negative impact on the post-operative outcome. There is surprisingly a dearth of knowledge in the forefoot literature exploring the impact of cosmesis on the subjective outcome following HV surgery. The purpose of this prospective, blinded, randomized trial is to determine whether showing patients a preoperative photograph would improve post-operative satisfaction following HV corrective surgery.Methods:Patients undergoing HV corrective surgery were randomized to a picture group (P) or no picture group (NP). Inclusion criteria were patients over 18 and a diagnosis of HV. Pre-operatively, all patients had a picture taken of the operative foot...

【 授权许可】

CC BY