Postoperative Considerations in the Management of Hallux Valgus

William A Hester 3rd; David I Pedowitz

doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2019.11.002

Postoperative Considerations in the Management of Hallux Valgus

Foot Ankle Clin. 2020 Mar;25(1):141-150. doi: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.11.002.

Authors

William A Hester 3rd¹, David I Pedowitz²

Affiliations

¹ Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, The Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA.
² Foot & Ankle Fellowship, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University, The Rothman Institute, 925 Chestnut Street, 5th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA. Electronic address: David.Pedowitz@rothmanortho.com.

PMID: 31997741
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.11.002

Abstract

Postoperative management of hallux valgus varies widely. Setting preoperative expectations is an important aspect of attaining a successful outcome, but this is not routinely reviewed in the literature. This chapter offers suggestions on successfully navigating this area of patient care. Current concepts focus on pain control, immobilization, and return to activities. This chapter also reviews the current literature in these areas and sets out the authors' preferred management in the postoperative setting.

Keywords: Hallux valgus; Immobilization; Pain management; Patient expectations; Postoperative management; Return to activity; Weight bearing.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Hallux Valgus / surgery*
Humans
Immobilization
Osteotomy*
Pain Management
Pain, Postoperative / drug therapy
Pain, Postoperative / therapy
Postoperative Period
Range of Motion, Articular
Weight-Bearing