Hallux valgus surgery in the public health system of Brazil

■ Public hospitals in Brazil performed 37,741 hallux valgus surgery procedures between January 2008 and October 2024.
■ The study population consisted of 79.7% females, with the most common age group being 40-69 years (67.7%). The mean length of stay was 1.7 days.
■ The mean cost per patient was US$ 141.53.
■ The overall mortality count was nine, corresponding to a death rate of 0.024%.

ABSTRACT

Objective:

This study aimed to describe patient profiles and analyze costs, hospital stay, and mortality over the past 17 years.

Methods:

This ecological study was conducted using data available on TabNet, a DATASUS platform. Public data (from the government health system) on hallux valgus surgeries performed in Brazil between 2008 and 2024 were extracted. Sex, age, municipal region, costs, length of stay, and death rates were analyzed.

Results:

We analyzed 37,741 hallux valgus surgeries, of which nine (0.024%) resulted in death. Most participants were female aged 40–69 years, with a mean length of stay of 1.7 days. The total cost averaged US$ 141.53 per participant.

Conclusion:

Hallux valgus surgery is a safe procedure with a low total cost, a short length of stay, and a low mortality rate.

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Hallux valgus surgery in the public health system of Brazil

Palavras-chave: Foot; Osteotomy; Public health; Mortality; Hallux valgus; Orthopedic procedures; Cost of illness

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