Purpose: To estimate the comparative effect of open and percutaneous hallux valgus (HV) surgery on patients’ quality of life (QoL) using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale including total score ...

BACKGROUND: Different surgical techniques are available to correct each type of Hallux Valgus (HV) deformity, and all present similar good results. No information is available relative to the cost of each technique compared ...

Introduction: The AOFAS scale (for the initials in English of American Orthopedic Foot And Ankle Society) for the metatarsophalangeal (MTF) and interphalangeal (IF) joints of the hallux, is used in the clinical evaluation ...

BACKGROUND: The use of outcome assessment scales in scientific studies is necessary so that different treatment forms can be compared among individuals with the same diagnosis. This study targeted the translation, cultural ...

Introduction: AOFAS scale (American Orthopedic Foot And Ankle Society) for metatarsophalangeal (MTP) and interphalangeal (IP) joints of hallux, is used in clinical evaluation of patients with hallux valgus and assesses ...

Outcome measures evaluate various aspects of patient health, and when appropriately utilized can provide valuable information in both clinical practice and research settings. The orthopedic community has placed increasing ...