May 31, 2018
Many patient factors have been associated with higher or lower
expectations of orthopaedic surgery. In foot and ankle surgery, the
diverse diagnoses seen may also influence expectations. The aim of
this study was to investigate the relationship between diagnosis
and patients’ preoperative expectations of elective foot and ankle
surgery.
Diagnosis of ankle instability or osteochondral lesion, female sex,
non-Caucasian race, and lower Foot & Ankle Outcome Score daily
activities subscale score were all associated with higher
expectations. These findings may help inform and guide surgeons as
they counsel patients preoperatively.
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