Postoperative Opioid Use Is Uncommon After Third- and Fourth-Generation Percutaneous Hallux Valgus Surgery: A Prospective Single-Surgeon Case Series
Published online on February 25, 2026
Abstract
Foot & Ankle International, Ahead of Print.
Background:Modern percutaneous hallux valgus surgery, including the minimally invasive chevron and Akin (MICA) technique, is considered to cause less pain than traditional methods because of reduced soft tissue morbidity. Nevertheless, opioids are often ...
Background:Modern percutaneous hallux valgus surgery, including the minimally invasive chevron and Akin (MICA) technique, is considered to cause less pain than traditional methods because of reduced soft tissue morbidity. Nevertheless, opioids are often ...