Recent advances in minimally invasive surgery and improved post-operative pain management make it possible to perform major foot/ankle operations as day-case. This could have significant impact on length of stay, saving resources and is in keeping with government policy. However, there are theoretical concerns about complications and low patient satisfaction due to pain. The survey was developed following review of the literature and was approved for distribution by the BOFAS (British Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society) scientific committee. An online survey (19 questions) was sent to UK foot and ankle surgeons via the BOFAS membership list. Major foot/ ankle procedures were defined as surgery that is usually performed as an inpatient in majority of centres and day-case as same day discharge, with day surgery as the intended pathway.Introduction
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