Retrospective statistical analysis of factors influencing the formation of long-term complications following hallux abducto valgus surgery.
A retrospective analysis was performed to determine the long-term results of hallux abducto valgus surgery done under the auspices of the Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and its teaching hospitals. Two hundred eighty-five patients with a postoperative follow-up ranging from 3 to 10 years were studied. Attempts were made to study many of the patient demographic factors and perioperative procedures that acted to affect the development of a long-term complication. It was found that type of procedure, past medical history, age, medical control, and location of the surgical suite were all important variables to consider in this regard.
Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009716:Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000453:epidemiology*; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012307:Risk Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013997:Time Factors