ABSTRACT
A retrospective analysis was performed to determine the long-term results of hallux abducto valgus surgery done under the auspices of the Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio and its teaching hospitals. Two hundred eighty-five patients with a postoperative follow-up ranging from 3 to 10 years were studied. Attempts were made to study many of the patient demographic factors and perioperative procedures that acted to affect the development of a long-term complication. It was found that type of procedure, past medical history, age, medical control, and location of the surgical suite were all important variables to consider in this regard.
Subject(s)
Hallux Valgus/surgery , Postoperative Complications/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Numerical Analysis, Computer-Assisted , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors , Surveys and Questionnaires , Time FactorsABSTRACT
The use of liquid crystal thermography as an adjuvant in the diagnosis and evaluation of podiatric problems is discussed. Liquid crystal thermography is a useful tool. However, similar to other methods of evaluation that are not diagnostic, specific needs must be weighed with the patient's other clinical and laboratory findings.
