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 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%.