Routine Histopathologic Evaluation in Hallux Valgus Surgery
Oh IC, Ellis SJ, O'Malley MJ. Routine Histopathologic Evaluation in Hallux Valgus Surgery. Foot & Ankle International 2009, 30: 763-766. PMID: 19735633, DOI: 10.3113/fai.2009.0763.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHallux valgus surgeryPostoperative managementNew diagnosisDegenerative changesAlteration of treatmentHallux valgus reconstructionRoutine histopathologic evaluationHallux valgus proceduresPatient chartsRheumatoid arthritisGouty arthritisHistopathologic assessmentHistopathologic evaluationHistopathologic examinationRoutine examinationRoutine submissionNumber of casesCost effectivenessSurgeryDiagnosisTotal reimbursementArthritisProfessional feesExaminationTreatment