Table 1 Questions posed on subjective by postal questionnaire

Are you satisfied with the outcome of treatment? (please choose one of the following that best describes what you think)

□ very satisfied

□ satisfied

□ neither satisfied or dissatisfied

□ dissatisfied

□ very dissatisfied

♦ Does the affected foot function well? (please choose one of the following that best describes what you think)

□ there is no limit to daily routine

□ occasionally limited by strenuous exercise

□ usually limited by strenuous exercise

□ occasionally limited by daily routine

□ walking limited

♦ Does the foot ever seem to cause pain? (please choose one of the following that best describes what you think)

□ never

□ occasionally on strenuous exercise

□ usually on strenuous exercise

□ occasionally on routine exercise

□ pain on walking