First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: The surgical treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity can be challenging. This study aims to investigate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in treating this complex deformity. Methods: Betwe...

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Main Author: Yuan Zhu MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2016-08-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00183
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description Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: The surgical treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity can be challenging. This study aims to investigate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in treating this complex deformity. Methods: Between Jun 2009 and Jun 2013, 15 consecutive cases of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus [metatarsus adductus angle, MAA>25°(modified Sgarlato method)] received first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis for correction with a dorsal plate and a lag screw. The clinical outcome of these patients (average age of 63.1 years) was evaluated by means of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hallux MTP-IP Scale and ankle pain on the visual analogue scale (VAS). Radiological imaging included hallux valgus angle (HVA) and 1st intermetatarsal angle (IMA). Results: All these 15 patients were available for follow-up at a mean of 12.7 months. The average postoperative AOFAS Hallux MTP-IP Scale 12 months after surgery was 88.6 (compare with 60.8 preoperatively). The mean visual analog scale score decreased from 5.51 ± 1.53 preoperatively to 0.98 ± 0.98 at the latest follow-up. All the metatarsophalangeal joints got complete fused without delayed fusion. The HVA improved from 45.2°preoperatively in average to 17.3°postoperatively. No deformity recurrence was observed by the time of the latest follow-up. Conclusion: first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis is a simple, reasonable and reliable option for the treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity, especially for elderly patients with degenerated symptomatic metatarsophalangeal joint.
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spelling doaj.art-1c942dc08931448fbad4c9eb9e4bc03f2022-12-21T18:10:08ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142016-08-01110.1177/2473011416S00183First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus DeformityYuan Zhu MDCategory: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: The surgical treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity can be challenging. This study aims to investigate the clinical and radiologic outcomes of first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis in treating this complex deformity. Methods: Between Jun 2009 and Jun 2013, 15 consecutive cases of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus [metatarsus adductus angle, MAA>25°(modified Sgarlato method)] received first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis for correction with a dorsal plate and a lag screw. The clinical outcome of these patients (average age of 63.1 years) was evaluated by means of the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Hallux MTP-IP Scale and ankle pain on the visual analogue scale (VAS). Radiological imaging included hallux valgus angle (HVA) and 1st intermetatarsal angle (IMA). Results: All these 15 patients were available for follow-up at a mean of 12.7 months. The average postoperative AOFAS Hallux MTP-IP Scale 12 months after surgery was 88.6 (compare with 60.8 preoperatively). The mean visual analog scale score decreased from 5.51 ± 1.53 preoperatively to 0.98 ± 0.98 at the latest follow-up. All the metatarsophalangeal joints got complete fused without delayed fusion. The HVA improved from 45.2°preoperatively in average to 17.3°postoperatively. No deformity recurrence was observed by the time of the latest follow-up. Conclusion: first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis is a simple, reasonable and reliable option for the treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity, especially for elderly patients with degenerated symptomatic metatarsophalangeal joint.https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00183
spellingShingle Yuan Zhu MD
First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
title First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
title_full First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
title_fullStr First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
title_full_unstemmed First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
title_short First Metatarsophalangeal Arthrodesis for Treatment of Hallux Valgus with Severe Metatarsus Adductus Deformity
title_sort first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis for treatment of hallux valgus with severe metatarsus adductus deformity
url https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011416S00183
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