Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases

Purpose: Naviculocuneiform (NC) joint arthrodesis is used in the treatment of symptomatic flatfoot, cavovarus foot deformity, posttraumatic arthritis, and degenerative joint disease to stabilize the medial column. There is currently a paucity in the literature regarding NC fusion rates, particularly...

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Main Authors: Steven A. Tocci, DPM, Jacob A. Harder, DPM, Andrew M. Ganshirt, DPM, David H. Sved, DPM, Joseph F. Albers, DPM, Daniel W. Guehlstorf, MD
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Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-01-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396722000532
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author Steven A. Tocci, DPM
Jacob A. Harder, DPM
Andrew M. Ganshirt, DPM
David H. Sved, DPM
Joseph F. Albers, DPM
Daniel W. Guehlstorf, MD
author_facet Steven A. Tocci, DPM
Jacob A. Harder, DPM
Andrew M. Ganshirt, DPM
David H. Sved, DPM
Joseph F. Albers, DPM
Daniel W. Guehlstorf, MD
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description Purpose: Naviculocuneiform (NC) joint arthrodesis is used in the treatment of symptomatic flatfoot, cavovarus foot deformity, posttraumatic arthritis, and degenerative joint disease to stabilize the medial column. There is currently a paucity in the literature regarding NC fusion rates, particularly when combined with adjacent joint arthrodesis. The purpose of this study is to expand on the current literature evaluating NC arthrodesis nonunion rate when performed for the treatment of adult flatfoot deformity, midfoot or rearfoot arthritis. Case Study: NC arthrodesis was performed by a single surgeon between 2015 and 2020 on 58 consecutive patients. This includes NC arthrodesis with and without adjacent joint arthrodesis, as well as rearfoot osteotomies. Postoperative radiographs were evaluated for union by each author independently. Procedures: NC arthrodesis, triple arthrodesis, medial double arthrodesis, medial column arthrodesis, tarsometatarsal arthrodesis, medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy Results: NC arthrodesis was performed in 61 consecutive cases for treatment of symptomatic pes planus deformity, midfoot or rearfoot arthritis. Revision NC arthrodesis secondary to symptomatic nonunion was performed in 4 of 61 cases (6.5%). Analysis & Discussion: There is a relative paucity in the literature regarding NC nonunion. The findings of our study are consistent with current literature, with reports ranging between 0 and 12.5%. There is currently only one published systematic review evaluating NC nonunion, which includes only NC arthrodesis without adjacent joint arthrodesis. There are a limited number of studies evaluating NC arthrodesis, with a majority having small patient populations. To date, this is the largest single study evaluating NC nonunion rate.
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spelling doaj.art-75befca5a986463aab70b2b1b486ee092022-12-22T03:33:50ZengElsevierFoot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases2667-39672022-01-0122100196Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 CasesSteven A. Tocci, DPM0Jacob A. Harder, DPM1Andrew M. Ganshirt, DPM2David H. Sved, DPM3Joseph F. Albers, DPM4Daniel W. Guehlstorf, MD5Ascension SE Wisconsin, United States; 2301 N. Lake Dr, Milwaukee, WI 53211; PGY-3 Podiatry Resident, United States; Corresponding author.Ascension SE Wisconsin, United States; PGY-2 Podiatry Resident, United StatesAscension SE Wisconsin, United States; PGY-2 Podiatry Resident, United StatesAscension SE Wisconsin, United States; PGY-3 Podiatry Resident, United StatesAscension SE Wisconsin, United States; PGY-3 Podiatry Resident, United StatesChief of Surgery, Orthopedic Institute of Wisconsin, United StatesPurpose: Naviculocuneiform (NC) joint arthrodesis is used in the treatment of symptomatic flatfoot, cavovarus foot deformity, posttraumatic arthritis, and degenerative joint disease to stabilize the medial column. There is currently a paucity in the literature regarding NC fusion rates, particularly when combined with adjacent joint arthrodesis. The purpose of this study is to expand on the current literature evaluating NC arthrodesis nonunion rate when performed for the treatment of adult flatfoot deformity, midfoot or rearfoot arthritis. Case Study: NC arthrodesis was performed by a single surgeon between 2015 and 2020 on 58 consecutive patients. This includes NC arthrodesis with and without adjacent joint arthrodesis, as well as rearfoot osteotomies. Postoperative radiographs were evaluated for union by each author independently. Procedures: NC arthrodesis, triple arthrodesis, medial double arthrodesis, medial column arthrodesis, tarsometatarsal arthrodesis, medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy Results: NC arthrodesis was performed in 61 consecutive cases for treatment of symptomatic pes planus deformity, midfoot or rearfoot arthritis. Revision NC arthrodesis secondary to symptomatic nonunion was performed in 4 of 61 cases (6.5%). Analysis & Discussion: There is a relative paucity in the literature regarding NC nonunion. The findings of our study are consistent with current literature, with reports ranging between 0 and 12.5%. There is currently only one published systematic review evaluating NC nonunion, which includes only NC arthrodesis without adjacent joint arthrodesis. There are a limited number of studies evaluating NC arthrodesis, with a majority having small patient populations. To date, this is the largest single study evaluating NC nonunion rate.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2667396722000532
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Jacob A. Harder, DPM
Andrew M. Ganshirt, DPM
David H. Sved, DPM
Joseph F. Albers, DPM
Daniel W. Guehlstorf, MD
Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
Foot & Ankle Surgery: Techniques, Reports & Cases
title Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
title_full Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
title_fullStr Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
title_full_unstemmed Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
title_short Incidence of Nonunion Following Naviculocuneiform Arthrodesis - A Retrospective Review of 61 Cases
title_sort incidence of nonunion following naviculocuneiform arthrodesis a retrospective review of 61 cases
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