Association of First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Fusion for Hallux Rigidus With Patient-Reported Pain and Mental Health Outcomes in Patients Taking Psychotropic Medications
Abstract:Background: Limited literature examines the relationship between surgical outcomes in chronic foot and ankle conditions and concurrent psychiatric care. The present study aimed to investigate patient-reported and surgical outcomes of patients treated for a psychiatric disorder undergoing first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) fusion for hallux rigidus. We hypothesized that patients on psychotropic medications would have greater subjective pain preoperatively and less improvement in physical and mental functionality p… Show more
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