Abstract
Objective: To evaluate patients’ perspectives on the risk factors for hallux valgus, and their quality of life before and after surgery. Methods: This is a cross-sectional, retrospective study, conducted in a tertiary hospital with 50 patients undergoing surgical treatment of hallux valgus. Data were tabulated using three methodological figures: central idea, key expressions and collective subject discourse. Results: Regarding the risk factors, most of the patients demonstrated knowledge, expressed through central ideas such as: heredity, and wearing inappropriate shoes. In relation to quality of life before surgery, impairment was noted, inferred by central ideas such as: pain and discomfort, restriction in the use of shoes, functional limitation and aesthetic impairment; and regarding postoperative quality of life, most patients expressed satisfaction with the results. Conclusion: Authentic discourses in the context of a prevalent pathology have expressed, for the first time, the conceptions of risk factors, quality of life before and after hallux valgus surgery. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutic Study; Expert Opinion.
Highlights
Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot diseases requiring orthopedic surgical treatment
The prevalence of hallux valgus in the general population ranges from 21% to 70%; 2 million surgeries to correct this deformity are performed in the United States each year[1]
The inclusion criteria were patients submitted to hallux valgus surgery in the last seven years who agreed to participate in the study
Summary
Hallux valgus is one of the most common foot diseases requiring orthopedic surgical treatment. The prevalence of hallux valgus in the general population ranges from 21% to 70%; 2 million surgeries to correct this deformity are performed in the United States each year[1]. Hallux valgus has different levels of severity, and under certain conditions, it can be considered a serious problem, affecting quality of life. In addition to the severity of the hallux deformity, other factors may affect quality of life of these patients. Hallux valgus treatment mainly aims to correct the deformity and reduce the pain. 26% to 30% of patients remain dissatisfied even after surgical correction. Understanding other associated factors may provide information on treatment goals beyond the surgical approach alone[4,5]
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
