Do Baseline Patient-reported Outcomes Predict Outcome in Hallux Valgus Correction? An Analysis of 1015 Consecutive Cases

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This presentation, delivered by Nicholas Hutt, focuses on research conducted in collaboration with the Northumbria NHS Foundation Trust pertaining to patient-reported outcomes in Hallux Valgus surgeries. The presentation introduces Hallux Valgus, a prevalent foot condition corrected via surgery to alleviate pain, enhance function, and correct deformity. Utilization of the Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ) evaluates patient outcomes post-surgery. The research analyzed data from 1,015 patients who underwent Hallux Valgus correction from April 2014 to March 2019, assessing preoperative and six-month postoperative MOXFQ scores to determine if baseline scores could predict outcomes. The findings indicated a correlation between higher preoperative scores and more significant postoperative score improvements, although patients with poorer initial PRMs did show less impressive postoperative results. Overall, the data suggests that significant improvements can be made from surgery, supporting the clinical benefits of these interventions. The presentation concludes with a Q&A, where Hutt discusses potential correlations with radiological findings, further implications of preoperative discussion with patients, and the inclusion of associated procedures.

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