- Characteristics of the patients (N=65).
| Variables | n (%) |
| Age, mean | 12.03 |
| On which foot was the operation carried out? | |
| Right Left Both feet | 6 (9.2) 3 (4.6) 56 (86.1) |
| How much improvement was recognized in the shape of the foot, comparing before and after the operation? | |
| Significant improvement Partial improvement No improvement | 39 (60.0) 20 (30.8) 6 (9.2) |
| How much improvement was noticed in terms of foot pain, comparing before and after the operation? | |
| Significant improvement Partial improvement No change in painIncrease in pain | 27 (41.5) 26 (40.0) 6 (9.2) 6 (9.2) |
| How much improvement was noticed in the ability to walk, comparing before and after the operation? | |
| Ability to walk long distances Ability to walk short distances Unable to walk | 27 (41.5) 23 (35.4) 15 (23.1) |
| How much improvement was noticed in the ability to jump and play, comparing before and after the operation? | |
| Significant improvement Partial improvement Unable to jump and play | 23 (35.4) 19 (29.2) 23 (35.4) |
| How much improvement was noticed in the ability to wear shoes, comparing before and after the operation? | |
| Significant improvement Partial improvement Unable to wear shoes | 36 (55.4) 14 (21.5) 15 (23.1) |
| Was the metal fragment extracted after the procedure? (any duration postoperative) | |
| Yes No | 4 (6.1) 61 (93.8) |
| If the answer to the previous question was yes, which foot was the metal fragment removed from? | |
| Right Left Both feet | 1 (25.0) 2 (50.0) 1 (25.0) |
| What was the duration before removal of the metal fragment? | |
| <1 year 1-3 years >3 years | 1 (25.0) 2 (50.0) 1 (25.0) |
Values are presented as numbers and precentages (%).