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Foot and Ankle Clinics Sep 2020Minimal incision surgical principals rely on the soft tissue envelope to maintain stability that is supplemented by a variety of clinically recommended fixation methods.... (Review)
Review
Minimal incision surgical principals rely on the soft tissue envelope to maintain stability that is supplemented by a variety of clinically recommended fixation methods. The extended distal first metatarsal osteotomy has renewed interest because of the ability to laterally translate, angulate, and rotate the metatarsal head in proper alignment with the sesamoids to a neutral alignment. The soft tissue envelope of capsule, ligaments, and tendons will re-align once the bone deformity is corrected. The periosteum is maintained to provide a biologic scaffold for new bone formation and must be minimally disrupted during the intervention."
Topics: Hallux Valgus; Humans; Joint Prosthesis; Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures; Osteotomy; Prosthesis Implantation
PubMed: 32736736
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2020.05.011 -
Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official... Jan 2021Scarf osteotomy has been widely used to restore axial orientation of the first ray in the treatment of hallux valgus deformity. The aim of the study was to present our...
BACKGROUND
Scarf osteotomy has been widely used to restore axial orientation of the first ray in the treatment of hallux valgus deformity. The aim of the study was to present our radiological outcomes of bunion reconstruction, identify surgical complications in early follow-up, and assess to what extent a shortening of the first metatarsal is present after surgery as a possible cause of postoperative metatarsalgia.
METHODS
We enrolled 106 patients (118 feet) and assessed patients' pre- and postoperative measurements of hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angles on weightbearing X-ray images. Three different methods of measuring metatarsal length were compared and early postoperative complications noted.
RESULTS
Hallux valgus angle decreased significantly by an average of 18.7 degrees and the intermetatarsal angle by 7.8 degrees. Using three methods of measuring metatarsal length, all showed significant shortening of the first metatarsal. Mean relative lengthening of the second metatarsal averaged 0.45mm. The Coughlin method showed the highest interrater reliability (ICC=0.96).
CONCLUSIONS
Significant reduction of the hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle was demonstrated with a low complication rate. There was significant shortening of the first metatarsal. The Coughlin method clearly demonstrated an excellent interrater reliability.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Level IV.
Topics: Adolescent; Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Young Adult; Hallux Valgus; Metatarsal Bones; Osteotomy; Reproducibility of Results; Treatment Outcome; Weight-Bearing
PubMed: 31980384
DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.01.002 -
Joint Diseases and Related Surgery May 2023In this review, we discuss the efficacy and safety of biodegradable magnesium screws compared to titanium screws in the treatment of hallux valgus (HV) in patients... (Meta-Analysis)
Meta-Analysis Review
OBJECTIVES
In this review, we discuss the efficacy and safety of biodegradable magnesium screws compared to titanium screws in the treatment of hallux valgus (HV) in patients undergoing distal metatarsal osteotomy (DMO).
MATERIALS AND METHODS
Eligible scientific articles published prior to October 2022 were retrieved from the PubMed, Springer, ScienceDirect, and Cochrane Library databases. The terms used for searching included "hallux valgus", "distal metatarsal osteotomies", and "bioabsorbable magnesium screw" which were limited in the title or abstract through the text. The title and abstract were checked one by one to exclude the non-related studies. For primary identified studies and relevant systematic reviews, the full texts were accessed and browsed to finally include the eligible studies. No restriction was set on publication language and publication status.
RESULTS
Two randomized-controlled trials (RCTs) and three non-RCTs that met the inclusion criteria were included. There was no significant difference in the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, postoperative HV angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), Visual Analog Scale (VAS) score, soft tissue irritation, implant fracture, reoperation, and infection rates between two groups.
CONCLUSION
Bioabsorbable magnesium compression screws show comparable clinical or radiological results to titanium compression screws in the treatment of HV in patients undergoing DMO.
Topics: Humans; Titanium; Magnesium; Treatment Outcome; Metatarsal Bones; Absorbable Implants; Hallux; Hallux Valgus; Osteotomy; Bone Screws
PubMed: 37462631
DOI: 10.52312/jdrs.2023.1026 -
Foot & Ankle Specialist Feb 2022Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin (MICA) can be used to treat hallux valgus (HV) associated with a hypermobility of the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint (1MTCJ). The aim...
INTRODUCTION
Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin (MICA) can be used to treat hallux valgus (HV) associated with a hypermobility of the first metatarsal-cuneiform joint (1MTCJ). The aim of this study was to perform a radiographic analysis of the MICA, focused on evaluating the 1MTCJ.
METHODS
Forty patients (50 feet) with moderate to severe HV underwent a MICA procedure. Radiographic analysis included hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angles between the first and second rays (IMA), the intermetatarsal angle between the proximal fragment of the osteotomy and the second ray (IAPF) and the distance between a point 3 cm distal from the base of the second metatarsal and a point located at the same height for the first metatarsal base (Dist 1-2). The IAPF was compared with the preoperative IMA, and the other parameters were compared preoperatively and postoperatively. The radiographic complications were also recorded.
RESULTS
Most patients were female (92%). The mean age was 50.4 years (SD = 16.1) and the mean follow-up was 16.1 months (SD = 3.5). The average HVA improved from 32.5° to 7.3°, and the average IMA from 14.2° to 4.2°. The IAPF and Dist1-2 values showed an increase of 4.8° and 4.0 mm respectively. There were no radiographic complications. Conclusion. Minimally invasive Chevron Akin promotes a great correction of the moderate to severe HV conventional parameters and increase the transversal stability of the 1MTCJ fixing this joint as medial as possible.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
Level IV, case series.
PubMed: 35193413
DOI: 10.1177/19386400221079155 -
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery :... 2023Hallux valgus is a complex condition understood to involve pathomechanics in all 3 of the cardinal planes. Despite this, the bulk of its historical evaluation has been...
Hallux valgus is a complex condition understood to involve pathomechanics in all 3 of the cardinal planes. Despite this, the bulk of its historical evaluation has been in the transverse plane, and one might argue that the traditional and more commonly performed univariate and bivariate analyses within the literature do not comprehensively describe the potential interrelationships between the planes during perioperative assessment. Therefore this investigation aimed to evaluate relationships between common radiographic parameters measured in the three cardinal planes by means of a multivariate regression analysis. Serial analyses utilizing the first intermetatarsal angle, hallux valgus angle, tibial sesamoid position, proximal articular set angle, Engel's angle, first metatarsal inclination angle, and the sesamoid rotation angle were performed with varying dependent and independent variables. The tibial sesamoid position (p < .001) and proximal articular set angle (p = .014) were found to be independently associated with the first intermetatarsal angle, while the hallux valgus angle (p = .712), Engel's angle (p = .646), first metatarsal inclination angle (p = .097), and sesamoid rotation angle (p = .099) were not. The tibial sesamoid position (p = .003), proximal articular set angle (p < .001), Engel's angle (p = .006), and sesamoid rotation angle (p = .003) were found to be independently associated with the hallux valgus angle, while the first intermetatarsal angle (p = .712) and first metatarsal inclination angle (p = .400) were not. The first intermetatarsal angle (p < .001), hallux valgus angle (p = .003), and proximal articular set angle (p = .015) were found to be independently associated with the tibial sesamoid position, while Engel's angle (p = .400), the first metatarsal inclination angle (p = .088), and the sesamoid rotation angle (p = .649) were not. These findings appear to question a direct relationship between the first intermetatarsal angle and hallux valgus angle, as well as potentially infer a relationship between the frontal plane with the hallux valgus angle.
Topics: Humans; Hallux Valgus; Radiography; Bunion; Metatarsal Bones; Multivariate Analysis; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 36496338
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2022.11.003 -
International Journal of Environmental... Jul 2022Hallux valgus is a common foot and ankle disease, for which numerous surgical procedures were introduced. So, understanding the mechanism of deformity reduction is...
Hallux valgus is a common foot and ankle disease, for which numerous surgical procedures were introduced. So, understanding the mechanism of deformity reduction is important to select the proper method. Intermetatarsal angle (IMA) determines the severity of hallux valgus, which is influenced by the translated metatarsal head and the reduction of the first tarsometatarsal joint. We hypothesized that both of the mechanisms simultaneously contribute to the correction of IMA. Hallux valgus (70 feet) operated with a Scarf osteotomy with the Akin procedure were reviewed. Hallux valgus angle (HVA), IMA (mechanical and anatomical), hallux valgus interphalangeal angle (HVIP), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA), and sesamoid position were checked. The ratio of contributions to the IMA changes were calculated and compared. When the individual contributions by metatarsal head translation and first tarsometatarsal joint reduction were compared, metatarsal head translation contributed by 82%, whereas first tarsometatarsal joint reduction contributed by 18%. Both were responsible for mechanical IMA correction. However, IMA change by metatarsal head translation was a major correction mechanism compared to anatomical IMA change by first tarsometatarsal joint reduction.
Topics: Hallux Valgus; Humans; Hyperplasia; Metatarsal Bones; Metatarsophalangeal Joint; Osteotomy; Radiography; Retrospective Studies; Treatment Outcome
PubMed: 35886095
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148243 -
Foot and Ankle Clinics Mar 2020The hallux valgus is one of the most challenging foot and ankle deformities to correct. The current concept is to consider the hallux valgus as a triplane deformity, and... (Review)
Review
The hallux valgus is one of the most challenging foot and ankle deformities to correct. The current concept is to consider the hallux valgus as a triplane deformity, and the parameters in transverse, sagittal, and frontal planes must be considered. The hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, tibial sesamoid position, and lateral edge of the first metatarsal head are valuable parameters to evaluate to understand the magnitude of the deformity. Diaphyseal corrections, such as scarf, and proximal interventions, such as crescentic osteotomy and Lapidus arthrodesis, are the most powerful techniques to address triplane deformity, because they are able to correct all misalignments.
Topics: Arthrodesis; Fluoroscopy; Hallux Valgus; Humans; Intraoperative Period; Metatarsal Bones; Osteotomy; Postoperative Period
PubMed: 31997740
DOI: 10.1016/j.fcl.2019.10.007 -
The Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery :... 2022This investigation aimed to better understand the complex relationship of common radiographic measurements performed during the perioperative evaluation of the hallux...
This investigation aimed to better understand the complex relationship of common radiographic measurements performed during the perioperative evaluation of the hallux valgus deformity while accounting for interactions and potential interdependence. Several analyses utilizing the first intermetatarsal angle, hallux valgus angle, tibial sesamoid position, Engel's angle, subject age and subject gender were performed with varying independent and dependent variables. The hallux valgus angle (p < .001), tibial sesamoid position (p < .001), and Engel's angle (p < .001) were found to be independently associated with the first intermetatarsal angle. The first intermetatarsal angle (p < .001), tibial sesamoid position (p < .001), and Engel's angle (p < .001) were found to be independently associated with the hallux valgus angle. This suggests that there is significant interdependence of these variables during a preoperative radiographic examination. However, only the change in tibial sesamoid position (p < .001) was found to be independently associated with the change in the first intermetatarsal angle following surgical correction, while no studied variables were found to be independently associated with the change in hallux valgus angle following surgical correction. This suggests that correction of the intermetatarsal angle and tibial sesamoid position might not always reliably predict correction of the hallux valgus angle following surgical intervention. It might also suggest that additional procedures beyond metatarsal osteotomies are required to reliably correct the hallux valgus angle in some deformities. It is hoped that this investigation adds to the body of knowledge with respect to the perioperative radiographic evaluation of the hallux valgus deformity.
Topics: Bunion; Hallux; Hallux Valgus; Humans; Metatarsal Bones; Multivariate Analysis; Radiography; Retrospective Studies
PubMed: 34953670
DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.11.014 -
Foot & Ankle Specialist May 2023Recurrence after surgical correction of hallux valgus may be related to coronal rotation of the first metatarsal. The scarf osteotomy is a commonly used procedure for...
BACKGROUND
Recurrence after surgical correction of hallux valgus may be related to coronal rotation of the first metatarsal. The scarf osteotomy is a commonly used procedure for correcting hallux valgus but has limited ability to correct rotation. Using weight-bearing computed tomography (WBCT), we aimed to measure the coronal rotation of the first metatarsal before and after a scarf osteotomy, and correlate these to clinical outcome scores.
METHODS
We retrospectively analyzed 16 feet (15 patients) who had a WBCT before and after scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus correction. On both scans, hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), and anteroposterior/lateral talus-first metatarsal angle were measured using digitally reconstructed radiographs. Metatarsal pronation angle (MPA), alpha angle, sesamoid rotation angle, and sesamoid position were measured on standardized coronal WBCT slices. Preoperative and postoperative (12 mo) clinical outcome scores (Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire and Visual Analogue Scores) were captured.
RESULTS
Mean HVA was 28.6 ± 10.1° preoperatively and 12.1 ± 7.7° postoperatively (P < .001). Mean IMA was 13.7 ± 3.8° preoperatively and 7.5 ± 3.0° postoperatively (P < .001). Before and after surgery, there were no significant differences in MPA (11.4 ± 7.7 and 11.4 ± 9.9°, respectively; P = .75) or alpha angle (10.9 ± 8.0 and 10.7 ± 13.1°, respectively; P = .83). There were significant improvements in sesamoid rotation angle (SRA) (26.4 ± 10.2 and 15.7 ± 10.2°, respectively; P = .03) and sesamoid position (1.4 ± 1.0 and 0.6 ± 0.6, respectively; P = .04) after a scarf osteotomy. There were significant improvements in all outcome scores after surgery. Poorer outcome scores correlated with greater postoperative MPA and alpha angles (r = .76 (P = .02) and .67 (P = .03), respectively).
CONCLUSION
A scarf osteotomy does not correct first metatarsal coronal rotation, and worse outcomes are linked to greater postoperative metatarsal rotation. Rotation of the metatarsal needs to be measured and considered when planning hallux valgus surgery. Further work was needed to compare postoperative outcomes with rotational osteotomies and modified Lapidus procedures when addressing rotation. 4.
PubMed: 37243475
DOI: 10.1177/19386400231172248 -
The Journal of the American Academy of... May 2020Hallux valgus deformity is a progressive forefoot deformity consisting of a prominence derived from a medially deviated first metatarsal and laterally displaced great... (Review)
Review
Hallux valgus deformity is a progressive forefoot deformity consisting of a prominence derived from a medially deviated first metatarsal and laterally displaced great toe, with or without pronation. Although there is agreement that the deformity is likely caused by multifactorial intrinsic and extrinsic factors, the best method of operative management is debated despite the creation of basic algorithms. Our understanding of the deformity and the development of newer techniques is continuously evolving. Here, we review the general orthopaedic principles of operative decision-making and management of hallux valgus deformity.
Topics: Decision Making; Hallux Valgus; Humans; Metatarsal Bones; Orthopedic Procedures; Toes
PubMed: 32073471
DOI: 10.5435/JAAOS-D-19-00324