Effect of Age on Clinical and Radiological Outcomes of Hallux Valgus Surgery

2021 ◽  
pp. 107110072098297
Author(s):  
Graham S. Goh ◽  
Adriel You Wei Tay ◽  
Yogen Thever ◽  
Kevin Koo

Background: The prevalence of hallux valgus increases with age. However, no studies have compared the effectiveness of surgical correction among different age groups. This study investigated the influence of age on clinical and radiological outcomes following hallux valgus surgery. Methods: Patients who underwent correction for hallux valgus at an academic hospital were stratified into 3 age groups: younger (<50 years), middle-aged (50-59 years), and older (≥60 years). Functional outcomes and satisfaction questionnaires were collected preoperatively and at 6 months and 2 years postoperatively. Radiological recurrence and reoperations were recorded at follow-up. There were 193 patients (93% female): 34 younger, 74 middle-aged, and 85 older. Results: The preoperative hallux valgus angle was significantly greater in older patients ( P < .001). The older group had 3 perioperative complications ( P = .144) and showed a trend toward a longer hospital stay ( P = .083). There was no difference in visual analog scale, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society score, or SF-36 among the groups at 6 months or 2 years. Using multiple regression, age was not associated with any outcome score. The satisfaction rates were 82%, 78%, and 83% in the young, middle-aged, and older groups, respectively ( P = .698). There was no difference in the number of reoperations at a mean follow-up of 9.2 ± 2.2 years ( P = .778), and no patients underwent reoperation for recurrent hallux valgus. The risk of recurrence was 5 times higher in older patients compared with younger patients (OR, 5.15; 95% CI, 1.10-24.03; P = .037). Conclusion: Age did not influence the perioperative, functional, or subjective outcomes following hallux valgus surgery. However, older patients should be counseled on the higher risk of recurrence following surgical correction. Level of Evidence: Therapeutic, level III, retrospective comparative series.

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0021
Author(s):  
Andrew Federer ◽  
Travis Dekker ◽  
David Tainter ◽  
Jordan Liles ◽  
Mark Easley ◽  
...  

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Hallux valgus (HV) is one of the most common deformities of the foot resulting in pain and lifestyle modification of the patient. Recurrence rates of 10-47% have been documented in single individual osteotomy series. Unfortunately, surgical correction and recurrence are often defined as changes related to normal radiographs and not actually as the magnitude of correction lost with follow-up. Currently there have not been studies evaluating the percentage of recurrence of intermetatarsal angle (IMA) and hallux valgus angle (HVA). As there is substantial difference in starting IMA and HVA, as well as amount of surgical correction, our goal was to evaluate the percentage loss of correction over time comparing preoperative, initial postoperative and minimum of 2-year follow up radiographs among three different surgical correction techniques. Methods: This is a retrospective chart review study that examines the weight-bearing radiographic measurements of patients undergoing hallux valgus corrective surgery at a single institution over 5 years. Fifty-three patients were divided into first tarsometatarsal arthrodesis (i.e. Lapidus), mid-diaphyseal osteotomies (i.e. scarf), and distal metatarsal osteotomies (i.e. chevron). The preoperative, initial postoperative, and final follow up weight-bearing radiographs were measured for intermetatarsal angle (IMA) and hallux valgus angle (HVA). Primary outcome was percentage of recurrence of IMA and HVA, with the difference in angles between preoperative and initial postoperative weight-bearing films being considered 100% correction. The percentage of recurrence between initial postoperative and most recent follow up was then calculated (Figure 1A). A one-way analysis of variance (ANOVA) test and post-hoc Tukey-Kramer tests were used to compare preoperative IMA and HVA and percentage recurrence of IMA and HVA at most recent follow up. Results: There was no significant difference between Lapidus (14.3deg) and mid-diaphyseal osteotomies (12.7deg) in preoperative IMA (p-value=0.26). There was a significant difference between Lapidus (-0.3deg) and mid-diaphyseal (2.8deg) osteotomies for degree of hallux valgus recurrence as measured by IMA between initial postoperative films and final 2-year follow up (p-value=0.009). Lapidus procedure showed a greater magnitude decrease in IMA degrees from preoperation to final follow up compared to distal osteotomy (p-value=0.037) and trended toward significance compared to mid-diaphyseal (p-value=0.056). Mid-diaphyseal osteotomies (30%) showed a statistically significant higher percentage of IMA recurrence compared to Lapidus (-11%) (p-value=0.0014) (Figure 1B). When comparing percentage recurrence of HVA, distal osteotomies had a significantly smaller rate of recurrence when compared to the diaphyseal osteotomies (p-value=0.030). Conclusion: Though Lapidus and mid-diaphyseal osteotomies were performed for patients with a similar preoperative IMA, mid-diaphyseal osteotomies had a significantly higher percentage of recurrence at 2-year follow up compared to Lapidus procedures. Moreover, Lapidus procedures trended toward greater overall of IMA correction compared to mid-diaphyseal osteotomies. When either a Lapidus or mid-diaphyseal osteotomy is indicated, a Lapidus procedure may result in decreased rate of radiographic recurrence of hallux valgus at 2 years.


2017 ◽  
Vol 39 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-317 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mun Chun Lai ◽  
Inderjeet Singh Rikhraj ◽  
Yew Lok Woo ◽  
William Yeo ◽  
Yung Chuan Sean Ng ◽  
...  

Background: Minimally invasive surgeries have gained popularity due to less soft tissue trauma and better wound healing. To date, limited studies have compared the outcomes of percutaneous and open osteotomies. This study aims to investigate the clinical and radiological outcomes of percutaneous chevron-Akin osteotomies vs open scarf–Akin osteotomies at 24-month follow-up. Method: We reviewed a prospectively collected database in a tertiary hospital hallux valgus registry. Twenty-nine feet that underwent a percutaneous technique were matched to 58 feet that underwent open scarf and Akin osteotomies. Clinical outcome measures assessed included visual analog scale (VAS) scores, American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal score (AOFAS Hallux MTP-IP), and Short Form 36 (SF-36) Health Survey. Radiological outcomes included hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA). All patients were prospectively followed up at 6 and 24 months. Results: Both groups showed comparable clinical and radiological outcomes at the 24-month follow-up. However, the percutaneous group demonstrated less pain in the perioperative period ( P < .001). There were significant differences in the change in HVA between the groups but comparable radiological outcomes in IMA at the 24-month follow-up. The percutaneous group demonstrated shorter length of operation ( P < .001). There were no complications in the percutaneous group but 3 wound complications in the open group. Conclusions: We conclude that clinical and radiological outcomes of third-generation percutaneous chevron-Akin osteotomies were comparable with open scarf and Akin osteotomies at 24 months but with significantly less perioperative pain, shorter length of operation, and less risk of wound complications. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative series.


2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (8) ◽  
pp. 955-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Justin J. Ray ◽  
Jennifer Koay ◽  
Paul D. Dayton ◽  
Daniel J. Hatch ◽  
Bret Smith ◽  
...  

Background:Hallux valgus is a multiplanar deformity of the first ray. Traditional correction methods prioritize the transverse plane, a potential factor resulting in high recurrence rates. Triplanar first tarsometatarsal (TMT) arthrodesis uses a multiplanar approach to correct hallux valgus in all 3 anatomical planes at the apex of the deformity. The purpose of this study was to investigate early radiographic outcomes and complications of triplanar first TMT arthrodesis with early weightbearing.Methods:Radiographs and charts were retrospectively reviewed for 57 patients (62 feet) aged 39.7 ± 18.9 years undergoing triplanar first TMT arthrodesis at 4 institutions between 2015 and 2017. Patients were allowed early full weightbearing in a boot walker. Postoperative radiographs were compared with preoperative radiographs for hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), tibial sesamoid position (TSP), and lateral round sign. Any complications were recorded.Results:Radiographic results demonstrated significant improvements in IMA (13.6 ± 2.7 degrees to 6.6 ± 1.9 degrees), HVA (24.2 ± 9.3 degrees to 9.7 ± 5.1 degrees), and TSP (5.0 ± 1.3 to 1.9 ± 0.9) from preoperative to final follow-up ( P < .001). Lateral round sign was present in 2 of 62 feet (3.2%) at final follow-up compared with 52 of 62 feet (83.9%) preoperatively. At final follow-up, recurrence was 3.2% (2/62 feet), and the symptomatic nonunion rate was 1.6% (1/62 feet). Two patients required hardware removal, and 2 patients required additional Akin osteotomy.Conclusion:Early radiographic outcomes of triplanar first TMT arthrodesis with early weightbearing were promising with low recurrence rates and maintenance of correction.Level of Evidence:Level IV, retrospective case series.


2020 ◽  
Vol 41 (10) ◽  
pp. 1212-1218
Author(s):  
Gavin John Heyes ◽  
Amir R. Vosoughi ◽  
Lizzy Weigelt ◽  
Lyndon Mason ◽  
Andrew Molloy

Background: Hallux valgus recurrence is an unsatisfactory complication, with many causes postulated. This study investigated the effect of pes planus on recurrence after scarf osteotomy. Methods: A total of 183 feet were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were treated with a scarf osteotomy and if required Akin osteotomy. We measured preoperative lateral talus first metatarsal angle (T1MA) to study pes planus; an angle of under −4 degrees was considered pes planus. We measured pre and postoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), and sesamoid location. In total 164 feet were suitable for inclusion, with follow-up of at least 6 months (10 males and 154 females, mean age: 52 years). Results: Recurrence frequency (HVA greater than 15 degrees) was 27 feet (16%). Hallux valgus recurrence was not influenced by gender ( P value = .66) or preoperative IMA ( P value = .48). Preoperative HVA greater than 35 degrees was associated with increased frequency of recurrence ( P value = .004). Those with T1MA less than −10 degrees demonstrated progression in HVA and deterioration in sesamoid location up to 6 months postoperatively ( P value = .038). HVA did not progress beyond 6 months. The prevalence of recurrent hallux valgus with normal T1MA was 1%, in T1MA −4 to −10 degrees it was 29% and in T1MA less than −10 degrees it was 47% ( P value <.001). Breaks in T1MA less than −4 degrees were found at the naviculocuneiform joint in 68% of feet in this series. Conclusion: The prevalence of hallux valgus recurrence correlated with the severity of pes planus. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective cohort study.


2017 ◽  
Vol 20 (04) ◽  
pp. 1750022
Author(s):  
Eusebio Crespo Romero ◽  
Silvia Gómez Gómez ◽  
Raquel Peñuela Candel ◽  
Alvaro Arcas Ordoño ◽  
Angel Arias Arias ◽  
...  

Introduction: The purpose of the present study is to evaluate the clinical and radiographic results of simultaneous surgical correction for bilateral hallux valgus compared with unilateral correction using percutaneous forefoot surgery techniques (PFS). Material and Methods: A prospective cohort study of 82 patients (106 feet). The mean follow-up was 58.7[Formula: see text][Formula: see text][Formula: see text]1.5 months (range 22.3 to 112.1). Patients were divided into two groups, unilateral surgical group (group U, 58 feet) and simultaneous bilateral surgical group (group B, 48 feet). Results: Preoperative mean visual analog scale (VAS) was 6.2 points in group U and 6.3 in group B ([Formula: see text]), at the last follow-up it decreased in both groups (1.6 group U and 1.8 group B, [Formula: see text]). AOFAS score improved from approximately 50 points preoperative in both groups, to 88 at the last follow-up. Mean hallux valgus angles in groups U and B changed from 34.7[Formula: see text] and 34.3[Formula: see text] preoperatively ([Formula: see text]), to 21.3[Formula: see text] and 22.4[Formula: see text] follow-up, respectively ([Formula: see text]). With the numbers available, no significant inter-group differences were observed in clinical and radiographic outcomes. Conclusions: PFS is a valid procedure for outpatient simultaneous surgical correction in patients with bilateral hallux valgus. Level of Evidence: II Prospective Comparative Cohort Study.


2017 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 634-640 ◽  
Author(s):  
Young Hwan Park ◽  
Chan Dong Jeong ◽  
Gi Won Choi ◽  
Hak Jun Kim

Background: Bipartite hallucal sesamoids are often found in patients with hallux valgus. However, it is unknown whether bipartite hallucal sesamoids affect the results of hallux valgus surgery or not. The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the outcomes of chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus with and without bipartite hallucal sesamoid. Methods: A total of 152 patients (168 feet) treated with distal or proximal chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus constituted the study cohort. The 168 feet were divided into 2 groups: bipartite hallucal sesamoid (31 feet) and without bipartite hallucal sesamoid (137 feet). Hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA), tibial sesamoid position, and first metatarsal length were measured for radiographic outcomes and the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal (MTP-IP) score was measured for clinical outcomes. Results: All radiographic measurements and the AOFAS score showed significant ( P < .05) improvement at the time of final follow-up compared with preoperative measurements in both groups. No significant differences ( P > .05) were found between the 2 groups in terms of HVA, IMA, DMAA, tibial sesamoid position, metatarsal shortening, and AOFAS score on final follow-up. Conclusions: This study suggests that bipartite hallucal sesamoids do not affect the results of hallux valgus surgery. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative study.


2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-53
Author(s):  
Luiz Lara ◽  
Lúcio Torres Filho ◽  
Gabriel Cervone ◽  
Juan Grajales ◽  
Glaucia Bordignon ◽  
...  

Objective: To evaluate the postoperative results of patients who underwent surgical treatment of hallux valgus with a modified Reverdin-Isham (RI) technique and to compare the achieved correction with that reported by studies using the original technique. Methods: This is a retrospective study with patients with mild to moderate hallux valgus who underwent surgery from June 2010 to July 2019. All patients were operated using the modified RI technique. Data were collected through the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) questionnaire, in addition to pre and postoperative radiographic studies of the intermetatarsal angle (IMA), the hallux valgus angle (HVA), and the distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA). Results: The mean postoperative follow-up was 30.1 months, and the mean age of patients was 56.4 years. The median AOFAS score in the postoperative period was increased by 56 points. The mean HVA was reduced in 16.5°, the mean IMA was reduced in 4.3°, and the mean DMAA was reduced in 10°. There were no cases of displacement or deviation of the first metatarsal head during the postoperative follow-up. Conclusion: The modified RI technique provided considerable stability to the osteotomy, in addition to a significant correction of the measured angles and an improvement in AOFAS scores, demonstrating itself as an effective technique for correcting mild to moderate hallux valgus. Level of Evidence IV, Therapeutic Studies, Case Series.


2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1320-1327 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henryk Liszka ◽  
Artur Gądek

Background: The main goal of the study was to evaluate the costs, clinical and radiologic results, and complications of hallux valgus surgery using scarf osteotomy, depending on the type of fixation (with or without screws). Methods: We evaluated 169 patients who underwent scarf osteotomy between January 2013 and August 2016. The patients were separated into 3 groups depending on the type of stabilization: A, 2 screws (50 patients); B, modified with 1 screw (55 patients); C, modified without implant (64 patients). We assessed duration of surgery, additional procedures, pre- and postoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) on anteroposterior and lateral foot weightbearing radiographs, the American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux-metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale for the clinical assessment preoperatively and at the 12-month follow-up. We recorded all the complications and compared the costs between the groups. Results: Both the average HVA (A: from 33.7 to 12.6 degrees, B: 35.0 to 13.2 degrees, C: 34.7 to 12.4 degrees) and IMA (A: from 14.9 to 7.5 degrees, B: 15.2 to 6.9 degrees, C: 15.5 to 7.8 degrees) decreased in all groups without significant intergroup differences. The average AOFAS score improved in all the groups (A: from 40 to 88 points, B: 38 to 89 points, C: 42 to 91 points). A similar complication rate was observed (A: 9%, B: 10%, C: 11%). In group C, we noted a shorter time of surgery, and the procedure was the most cost-effective. Conclusion: Scarf osteotomy without implant stabilization was faster and cost-effective and gave comparable results. It was technically demanding and required patient compliance. Level of Evidence: Level III, retrospective comparative study.


2018 ◽  
Vol 39 (11) ◽  
pp. 1272-1277 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shay A. Tenenbaum ◽  
Amir Herman ◽  
Nathan Bruck ◽  
Jason T. Bariteau ◽  
Ran Thein ◽  
...  

Background: Hallux valgus (HV) adversely affects quality of life. Patients frequently express concerns regarding postoperative foot appearance, foot width and footwear anticipations. However, only scarce data are available regarding postoperative foot width. Materials and Methods: Seventy-one cases with moderate to severe HV treated with scarf osteotomy were included. The average age was 55.7 years (range, 20-76), with average follow-up of 20.7 months (range, 6-96). Patients’ medical records were reviewed for demographic, operative, and radiographic data. Foot width was assessed radiographically by measuring both bone (distance between the first and fifth metatarsal heads) and soft tissue width (maximal distance of the soft tissue outline). Results: Preoperative HV deformity (mean hallux valgus angle [HVA] 35.8 degrees, intermetatarsal angle [IMA] 14.1 degrees, and distal metatarsal articular angle [DMAA] 15.2 degrees) was successfully corrected (postoperative mean HVA 13.7 degrees, IMA 6.9 degrees, and DMAA 7.7 degrees). Overall bony foot width was reduced by 5% and soft tissue foot width by 2%. Further analysis showed that 13 feet (18.3%) had increased (>5%) bone width, 26 feet (36.6%) with no change (±5%), and 32 feet (45.1%) for which the width decreased (>5%) postoperatively. Angular deformity (HVA, IMA, and DMAA) showed low correlation with postsurgery foot width. Conclusion: HV surgery effect on foot width was very limited, overall reducing foot width by 2%. Furthermore, in only about half of the patients, the postoperative foot width decreased, regardless of angular deformity magnitude. Patients with the widest feet had a decrease in foot width following surgery, whereas patients with the narrowest feet had an increase in foot width. Level of Evidence: Level III, comparative series.


2020 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 278-284
Author(s):  
Luiz Lara ◽  
Lúcio Torres Filho ◽  
Gabriel Cervone ◽  
Rafael Viana ◽  
Glaucia Bordignon ◽  
...  

Objective: To analyze outcomes of hallux valgus surgical correction using the Reverdin-Isham technique by means of clinical and radiographic studies. Methods: We retrospectively assessed 43 feet (38 patients) with moderate to severe hallux valgus treated from June 2009 to July 2014. Mean age at surgery was 59 years; mean postoperative follow-up time was 79 months. Patients were assessed at pre- and postoperative periods both functionally, by the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, and radiographically, by the hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA), and shortening of 1st metatarsal bone. Results: AOFAS scores had a mean increase of 55 points. Mean HVA decreased 14.5°, whereas IMA and DMAA exhibited a mean decrease of 3.8° and 9.7°, respectively. Mean shortening of the first metatarsal bone was 3mm. Conclusion: The presented surgical technique showed to be effective to correct mild to moderate hallux valgus, resulting in appropriate angle correction angular and significant increase in AOFAS scores. Level of Evidence IV; Therapeutic Studies; Case Series.


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