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Campos-Cano, Amparo Ortega-Ávila, Ana Belén Díaz-Miguel, Salvador Francisco Castillo-Domínguez, Alejandro Lópezosa-Reca, Eva Gijón-Noguerón, Gabriel Ramos-Petersen, Laura Reinoso-Cobo, Andrés 2025-05-26T07:22:41Z 2025-05-26T07:22:41Z 2025-04-07 Campos-Cano A, Ortega-Avila AB, Diaz-Miguel S, Castillo-Domínguez A, Lopezosa-Reca E, Gijon-Nogueron G, Ramos-Petersen L, Reinoso-Cobo A. Patients' Experiences Following Osteoarticular Foot Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Deformities: A Qualitative Study. Medicina (Kaunas). 2025 Apr 7;61(4):677. doi: 10.3390/medicina61040677. PMID: 40282968; PMCID: PMC12028504. https://hdl.handle.net/10630/38728 10.3390/medicina61040677 Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic autoimmune disease that frequently causes foot deformities, decreasing mobility and quality of life. Although surgical interventions seek to alleviate these alterations, the long-term experiences of patients have not been deeply explored. The aim of this study was to describe the experiences of patients with RA undergoing osteoarticular surgery to correct acquired foot deformities. Materials and Method: A qualitative study design was used with structured interviews including 19 patients with RA treated in a specialised rheumatology service. The thematic analysis was carried out using the Braun and Clarke thematic analysis, ensuring compliance with ethical standards and the anonymity of the participants. Results: Five main themes were identified: experience with pain before and after surgery; impact on functional capacity; complications and need for additional surgeries; emotional impact and quality of life; overall satisfaction with the surgery. While many patients reported significant pain reduction and functional improvements, others faced recurrences of the deformities, persistent pain, and post-surgical complications. Emotional responses ranged from well-being to frustration, depending on surgical outcomes. The five-year follow-up period allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the long-term impact of surgery. The recurrence rate of deformities was notable, and the emotional impact of these recurrences was significant, with patients expressing frustration and distress in some cases. Conclusions: The patients’ experiences were heterogeneous, with both positive and negative outcomes. These findings underscore the importance of individualized management and comprehensive follow-up that consider the clinical outcomes, expectations, and emotional well-being of RA patients undergoing foot surgery eng open access Artritis reumatoide Pies - Enfermedades Patients' Experiences Following Osteoarticular Foot Surgery for Rheumatoid Arthritis-Related Deformities: A Qualitative Study. journal article