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Table 1 Summary of outcomes for the 50 female participants (73 feet) at an average 9.5 years postoperative rotation scarf and Akin osteotomies for hallux valgus

From: Combined rotation scarf and Akin osteotomies for hallux valgus: a patient focussed 9 year follow up of 50 patients

Outcome

Percentage

Patient satisfaction

88% completely satisfied

8% satisfied with reservations

4% dissatisfied

Cosmetic appearance

10% unhappy with cosmetic appearance

Footwear restrictions

14% could not wear high heels

Goniometric measurement of first MTP joint post op

Mean Hallux valgus angle 10° SD 6

Mean dorsiflexion 54° SD 4.6

Mean plantarflexion 15° SD 8

First MTP joint stiffness

8%

Physical activity restriction

8%

Metatarsalgia

6%

First MTP joint pain

6%

Hallux valgus recurrence

8%

Hallux varus

4%

Post op superficial wound infection

4%

Internal fixation removal

25%

Revision surgery

1 patient for hallux varus