The relationship between preoperative relative second metatarsal length and postoperative transfer metatarsalgia following hallux valgus surgery

Relative second metatarsal length was found to be significantly associated with the development of postoperative transfer metatarsalgia, and ROC analysis identified 2 mm as a clinically applicable cutoff value. Preoperative measurement of relative second metatarsal length can help identify patients at higher risk of this complication, allowing for improved patient counseling and more informed surgical planning. Cite this article as: Karagoz B, Bayrak HC, Dincer DE. The relationship between preoperative relative second metatarsal length and postoperative transfer metatarsalgia following hallux valgus surgery. Acta Orthop Traumatol Turc., 2025;59(6):387-393.