Contributing factors for surgically treated Hallux Valgus: a nationwide population-based cohort study in Taiwan. Download PDF Abstract Hallux valgus (HV) is a prevalent deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint that can progress from a cosmetic concern to a painful, function–limiting condition requiring surgical correction. Population-based data focusing on severe HV in Taiwan remains limited.
Therefore, this study aims to examine national trends and systemic disease associations among patients undergoing HV surgery. Data from the National Health Insurance Research Database of Taiwan (2008–2021) were analyzed. Severe HV was defined by receipt of corrective surgery (procedure codes 64132 and 64133).
Exposures were claims-defined comorbidities (≥ 10 outpatient visits or ≥ 1 hospitalization), and individuals with prior HV surgery were excluded. A non-exposed cohort was assigned random index dates. Propensity-score matching (1:1) was applied, and hazard ratios (HRs) were estimated using Cox proportional hazards models.
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