Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region
Background Evolving evidence and improved instrumentation have led to increasing importance of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) surgery in the treatment of hallux valgus deformity. This study aims to investigate the current trends of the practice of MIS hallux valgus surgery in the Asia Pacific regi...
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| description | Background Evolving evidence and improved instrumentation have led to increasing importance of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) surgery in the treatment of hallux valgus deformity. This study aims to investigate the current trends of the practice of MIS hallux valgus surgery in the Asia Pacific region. Method A survey was sent via email to 30 fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons in 11 Asia Pacific countries, all registered with their respective national orthopaedic societies. The survey consisted of 8 questions and was designed to assess surgeon experience with MIS hallux valgus surgery, including common contraindications, satisfaction levels, learning curves and post-operative rehabilitation after MIS hallux valgus surgery. Results The vast majority of surgeons (63%) performed MIS hallux valgus surgery. However, only 18% of surgeons performed MIS surgery in more than half of their hallux valgus cases. A severe deformity was the most common contraindication (81%), followed by the instability of the first tarsometatarsal joint (50%), and abnormal DMAA (Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle) (38%). There was no statistically significant difference between the satisfaction score of MIS versus open surgery ( p -value 0.1). The median number of cases the surgeons needed to perform before they considered themselves comfortable performing the surgery was 10 cases (range 1–100). Most surgeons allowed full weight bearing at 4–6 weeks after surgery. Conclusions MIS hallux valgus surgery is gaining popularity in the Asia Pacific region, with the majority of surgeons adopting this practice. The fact that severe deformity is seen as the most frequent contraindication and that MIS surgery is still not the most popular alternative demonstrates that surgeons are still circumspect when it comes to MIS surgery. Surgeons can use the findings of this study to guide their adoption of MIS practices in hallux valgus surgery and gauge well they perform in comparison to their counterparts in the Asia Pacific region. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-0572fa73168648f9b2568e8ccf54b32e2023-08-31T09:03:23ZengSAGE PublishingJournal of Orthopaedic Surgery2309-49902023-06-013110.1177/10225536231180332Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific regionChin Yik TanGowreeson ThevendranBackground Evolving evidence and improved instrumentation have led to increasing importance of minimally invasive surgery (MIS) surgery in the treatment of hallux valgus deformity. This study aims to investigate the current trends of the practice of MIS hallux valgus surgery in the Asia Pacific region. Method A survey was sent via email to 30 fellowship-trained foot and ankle surgeons in 11 Asia Pacific countries, all registered with their respective national orthopaedic societies. The survey consisted of 8 questions and was designed to assess surgeon experience with MIS hallux valgus surgery, including common contraindications, satisfaction levels, learning curves and post-operative rehabilitation after MIS hallux valgus surgery. Results The vast majority of surgeons (63%) performed MIS hallux valgus surgery. However, only 18% of surgeons performed MIS surgery in more than half of their hallux valgus cases. A severe deformity was the most common contraindication (81%), followed by the instability of the first tarsometatarsal joint (50%), and abnormal DMAA (Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle) (38%). There was no statistically significant difference between the satisfaction score of MIS versus open surgery ( p -value 0.1). The median number of cases the surgeons needed to perform before they considered themselves comfortable performing the surgery was 10 cases (range 1–100). Most surgeons allowed full weight bearing at 4–6 weeks after surgery. Conclusions MIS hallux valgus surgery is gaining popularity in the Asia Pacific region, with the majority of surgeons adopting this practice. The fact that severe deformity is seen as the most frequent contraindication and that MIS surgery is still not the most popular alternative demonstrates that surgeons are still circumspect when it comes to MIS surgery. Surgeons can use the findings of this study to guide their adoption of MIS practices in hallux valgus surgery and gauge well they perform in comparison to their counterparts in the Asia Pacific region.https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536231180332 |
| spellingShingle | Chin Yik Tan Gowreeson Thevendran Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery |
| title | Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region |
| title_full | Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region |
| title_fullStr | Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region |
| title_full_unstemmed | Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region |
| title_short | Perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the Asia Pacific region |
| title_sort | perspectives and trends for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus deformity in the asia pacific region |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/10225536231180332 |
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