Non-Constrained Titanium-Polyethylene Total Endoprosthesis in the Treatment of Hallux Rigidus

2002 ◽  
Vol 91 (2) ◽  
pp. 202-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Ess ◽  
M. Hämäläinen ◽  
J. Leppilahti

Background and Aims: To evaluate the outcome in a prospective 2-year follow-up study of a non-constrained titanium-polyethylene total endoprosthesis (ReFlexion®) in the treatment of hallux rigidus. Material and Methods: Ten patients with painful hallux rigidus were treated with non-constrained titanium-polyethylene total endoprosthesis (ReFlexion®). The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scoring was used preoperatively and at follow-up. Results: At 2-year follow-up, the AOFAS scoring showed 5 instances of excellent, 1 of good, 2 of fair, and 2 of poor outcome. Eight patient were subjectively satisfied and dissatisfied. Five of the patients were painless, 4 had mild, occasional pain, and 1 had moderate, daily pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The mean VAS was 7.6 (SD 2.0) preoperatively and 1.1 (SD 1.4) at 2-year follow-up (p < 0.001). Extension increased by a mean of 25 (13–38) degrees and flexion by a mean of 15 (2–35) degrees (p < 0.001). Eight patients had no activity limitations, while 1 had mild and 1 moderate limitations. Alignment of the metatarsophalangeal joint was good in 7 cases, but some degree of valgus malalignment was seen in 2 and symptomatic malalignment in 1. Complications included one subluxation of a prosthesis, one recurrence of severe valgus alignment and one superficial wound infection. Radiological loosening of one cementless phalangeal component was seen at follow-up. Conclusion: The non-constrained titanium-polyethylene total arthroplasty gave satisfactory 2-year outcome in 60 % of the patients. It is an alternative treatment for hallux rigidus in low demand patients. We do not recommended it for athletes and young people, because high forces acting on the prosthesis may cause a failure.

2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (Supl 1) ◽  
pp. 112S
Author(s):  
Luiz Carlos Ribeiro Lara ◽  
Lúcio Carlos Torres ◽  
Gabriel Cervone ◽  
Juan Antonio Grajales ◽  
Fabio Lemos Rodrigues

Introduction: Metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis (MTPA) is a surgical technique indicated for the treatment of hallux rigidus with advanced arthrosis and for rheumatic diseases. This classic surgery is widely used and effective; however, the use of a minimally invasive technique remains mostly unknown. Objective: To present the outcome of MTPA performed using a percutaneous technique. Methods: Hallux MTPA was performed in 8 feet from 4 patients with hallux rigidus and 4 with rheumatoid arthritis, with a higher prevalence of women than men (5 vs. 3) and a mean postoperative follow-up time of 1.5 years. The outcomes were evaluated using a modified version of the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) questionnaire and the union time. Results: All patients who underwent surgery showed improvements in pain and arthrodesis union at approximately 8 weeks. The mean AOFAS score increased to 85 points (of a total of 90 possible points). There were no complications, such as infection, nonunion or persistent pain. Conclusion: The percutaneous technique of hallux MTPA was effective, with satisfactory outcomes, reduced surgical invasiveness, immediate walking, rapid union with “arthrodesis take” and significant improvement in pain. However, a larger sample is required to confirm the outcomes.


2020 ◽  
Vol 102-B (2) ◽  
pp. 220-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
Timothy M. Clough ◽  
Joseph Ring

Aims Arthroplasty for end-stage hallux rigidus (HR) is controversial. Arthrodesis remains the gold standard for surgical treatment, although is not without its complications, with rates of up to 10% for nonunion, 14% for reoperation and 10% for metatarsalgia. The aim of this study was to analyze the outcome of a double-stemmed silastic implant (Wright-Medical, Memphis, Tennessee, USA) for patients with end-stage HR. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of 108 consecutive implants in 76 patients, between January 2005 and December 2016, with a minimum follow-up of two years. The mean age of the patients at the time of surgery was 61.6 years (42 to 84). There were 104 females and four males. Clinical, radiological, patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) data, a visual analogue score (VAS) for pain, and satisfaction scores were collected. Results The survivorship at a mean follow-up of 5.3 years (2.1 to 14.1) was 97.2%. The mean Manchester Oxford Foot and Ankle Questionnaire (MOXFQ) scores improved from 78.1 to 11.0, and VAS scores for pain from 7/10 to 1.3/10. The rate of satisfaction was 90.6%. Three implants (2.8%) required revision; one for infection, one-month postoperatively, and two for stem breakage at 10.4 and 13.3 years postoperatively. There was a 1.9% reoperation rate other than revision, 23.1% of patients developed a minor complication, and 21.1% of patients had non-progressive and asymptomatic cysts on radiological review. Conclusion We report a 97.2% survivorship at a mean follow-up of 5.3 years with this implant. We did not find progressive osteolysis, as has been previously reported. These results suggest that this double-stemmed silastic implant provides a predictable and reliable alternative with comparable outcomes to arthrodesis for the treatment of end-stage HR. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2020;102-B(2):220–226.


2020 ◽  
pp. 193864002092157
Author(s):  
Sudhakar Rao Challagundla ◽  
Roshin Thomas ◽  
Rupert Ferdinand ◽  
Evan Crane

Background. We present clinical and functional results of first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis using Memory staples. Methods. This retrospective observational study reviewed MTPJ arthrodesis with Memory staples from 2012 to 2016. Results. The mean age of 50 patients (55 feet) was 63 years (range 41-77 years). Forty-one feet were in women. Indication was hallux rigidus (n = 49) and hallux valgus (n = 6). The overall union rate was 98.2% (n = 54 of 55), including delayed healing in 3 (5.5%). The average time to union was 12 weeks. At a mean follow-up of 38 months (range 12-73 months), the mean Foot and Ankle Ability Measure score (47 out of 55, 86% response rate) was 87% (interquartile range 78%-100%). Complications included partial laceration of extensor hallucis longus (n = 1), wound infection (n = 4), wound-related (n = 2), lesser metatarsalgia (n = 3), cock up deformity (n = 1), and pain (n = 3). Conclusions. The high union rate, good patient satisfaction scores, and low rate of complications support our use of Memory staples. Levels of Evidence: Therapeutic, Level IV


2019 ◽  
Vol 13 (5) ◽  
pp. 404-414
Author(s):  
Andrea Scala ◽  
Massimo Cipolla ◽  
Silvana Giannini ◽  
Giulio Oliva

The purpose of the present study is to illustrate the use of a modified subcapital metatarsal osteotomy (MSMO) in the treatment of hallux valgus (HV) recurrence. The article reports the clinical and radiological outcomes of a cohort of 52 consecutive patients presenting with recurrent HV, treated with MSMO. A total of 52 patients (54 feet) underwent operations between May 2010 and November 2015. The mean time of follow-up was 2.5 years (range 5.5-1.0 years), and the mean age was 49 years (range 22-76 years). The patient cohort comprised 46 female and 6 male patients. The results of this research show that MSMO is a reliable technique for the correction of HV recurrence. The postoperative radiographic assessments show a statistically significant postoperative improvement of the HV angle (P < .05) and the intermetatarsal angle (P < .05). The postoperative position of the tibial sesamoid was significantly improved (P < .1). The distal metatarsal articular angle was improved (P < .001), though assessment may be affected by the previous operations performed on the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The statistical analysis shows that the postoperative American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal Scale parameters were significantly improved (P < 0.001). Results of this study indicate that the minimally invasive MSMO is effective in restoring anatomical alignment and improving patient outcomes in recurrent cases of HV. Levels of Evidence: Level III: Case-control study


2019 ◽  
pp. 145749691989359
Author(s):  
N. Partio ◽  
V. T. Ponkilainen ◽  
V. Rinkinen ◽  
P. Honkanen ◽  
H. Haapasalo ◽  
...  

Background and Aims: The interpositional arthroplasty was developed to retain foot function and to relieve pain due to the arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. The bioabsorbable poly-L-D-lactic acid RegJoint® interpositional implant provides temporary support to the joint, and the implant is subsequently replaced by the patient’s own tissue. In this study, we retrospectively examined the results of the poly-L-D-lactic acid interpositional arthroplasty in a 9-year follow-up study among patients with hallux valgus with end-stage arthrosis or hallux rigidus. Material and Methods: Eighteen patients and 21 joints underwent interpositional arthroplasty using the poly-L-D-lactic acid implant between February 1997 and October 2002 at Tampere University Hospital. Of these, 15 (83.3%) (21 joints) patients were compliant with clinical examination and radiographic examination in long-term (average 9.4 years) follow-up. The mean age of the patients was 48.3 (from 28 to 67) years at the time of the operation. Six patients underwent the operation due to arthritic hallux valgus and nine patients due to hallux rigidus. Results: The mean Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal–Interphalangeal Scale and visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain scores improved after the operation in all patients. The decrease of pain (visual analogue scale) after the operation was statistically significant (77.5 vs 10.0; p < 0.001). Postoperative complications were observed in 3 (14.3%) joints of two hallux rigidus patients. For these patients, surgery had only temporarily relieved the pain, and they underwent reoperation with arthrodesis. Conclusion: In conclusion, interpositional arthroplasty using a poly-L-D-lactic acid implant yielded good results. This study indicates that the poly-L-D-lactic acid interpositional implant may be a good alternative for arthrodesis for treatment of end-stage degeneration of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.


2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 90-95
Author(s):  
Vitor Baltazar Nogueira ◽  
Miguel Viana Pereira Filho ◽  
Mauro Cesar Mattos e Dinato ◽  
Márcio De Faria Freitas ◽  
Rodrigo Gonçalves Pagnano

Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the percutaneous arthrodesis technique with single medial portal of the first metatarsophalangeal joint and to evaluate the results of a series of nine cases (10 feet) with a diagnosis of hallux rigidus subjected to this technique, comparing the results with literature data regarding the conventional technique. Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study performed by analysis of medical records and radiographs of nine patients undergoing percutaneous arthrodesis of the hallux metatarsophalangeal joint. Gender, age, consolidation time, level of postoperative pain and degree of patient satisfaction were evaluated. Results: Eight patients were female, and one patient was male. The mean age was 68.7 years, the mean consolidation time was 8 weeks, the consolidation ratio was 70%, there was pain improvement in the postoperative period, and all patients considered themselves satisfied with the surgery. Conclusion: Percutaneous arthrodesis of the metatarsophalangeal hallux joint potentially yields results similar to those of the conventional method demonstrated in the literature but uses smaller incisions.Level of Evidence IV, Therapeutic Studies, Case Series.


2017 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Musa Uğur Mermerkaya ◽  
Erkan Alkan ◽  
Mehmet Ayvaz

Background. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mid- to long-term outcomes of metatarsal head resurfacing hemiarthroplasty in the surgical treatment of advanced-stage hallux rigidus. Methods. We performed a retrospective review of 57 consecutive patients (25 [43.9%] males, 32 [56.1%] females; mean age, 61.0 ± 6.4 years) who underwent first metatarsal head resurfacing hemiarthroplasty (HemiCAP) for hallux rigidus between August 2007 and September 2010. Sixty-five implantations were performed in 57 patients; 8 patients underwent bilateral procedures. All patients were clinically rated prior to surgery and at the final follow-up visit using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale and first metatarsophalangeal joint range of motion (MTPJ ROM). Results. The median follow-up duration was 81 (range = 8-98) months. The median preoperative AOFAS score was 34 (range = 22-59) points, which had increased to 83 (range = 26-97) points at the final follow-up visit (P < .001). The median preoperative first MTPJ ROM was 25° (range = 15° to 40°), which had increased to 75° (range = 30° to 85°) at the final follow-up visit (P < .001). Conclusions. First MTPJ hemiarthroplasty is an effective treatment method that recovers toe function and first MTPJ ROM, and provides good mid- to long-term functional outcomes. Levels of Evidence: Level IV: Retrospective case series


2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 247301141881442 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brendan R. Emmons ◽  
Dominic S. Carreira

Background: Interposition arthroplasty of the first MTP joint has recently experienced renewed interest as a treatment for hallux rigidus. The purpose of this study was to systematically review the rapidly expanding literature on PRO following interposition arthroplasty of the first MTP joint. Methods: PubMed Central, Embase, and the Cochrane Central Register for Controlled Trials (CENTRAL) were searched. Inclusion criteria included length of time to follow-up, number of patients, outcome measure, and use of allogeneic or autogenous soft tissue or a synthetic matrix as interposition. Results: 20 studies were included in the review, comprising 498 patients and 539 feet with mean time to follow-up of 4.5 years. The most common substance used for interposition in the included studies was autogenous first MTPJ capsular tissue, a technique reported on in 12 (60.0%) of the included articles. In studies reporting preoperative and postoperative outcomes by way of a standardized outcome scoring system, mean group improvements exceed minimal clinically important differences in the majority of studies. Eighty-five percent of the studies included in this review were of Level IV quality evidence, and of this subset of studies, 70.6% were of a retrospective nature. Progression to further surgery was observed in 3.8% of toes. The most common complication reported was transfer metatarsalgia of 1 or more lesser toes, observed in up to 57.9% of patients in one study. Conclusion: Interposition arthroplasty appears to be a viable option for the treatment of moderate to severe hallux rigidus in patients looking to salvage motion through the first metatarsophalangeal joint. A wide array of autogenous, allogeneic, and synthetic implant materials have surfaced in recent years, but long-term follow-up and prospective, comparative study designs with low risk of bias are limited. Level of Evidence: Level IV, systematic review of Level III-IV studies


2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011418S0042
Author(s):  
Ashish Shah ◽  
Robert Stibolt ◽  
Harshadkumar Patel ◽  
Eva Lehtonen ◽  
Henry DeBell ◽  
...  

Category: Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Advanced-stage arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ), or “Hallux Rigidus” (HR) is a common forefoot pathology. When surgery is indicated, arthroplasty is an alternative to arthrodesis, which aims to preserve MTPJ dorsiflexion. Since it is unclear whether total-toe or hemi-toe devices are preferred implants in MTPJ arthroplasty, we completed a systematic review of the literature and did a meta analysis to test which type of implants clinically outperform in hallux rigidus. Methods: A systematic review of MTPJ arthroplasty was performed using Pubmed, EMBASE, SCOPUS, and Cochrane library for the years 2000 to 2017. Data was extracted from articles containing both preoperative and postoperative endpoints for either hemi or total MTPJ arthroplasty cases. To be eligible for inclusion, studies must have had a mean follow-up window of at least 24 months and standard deviation of outcome. Total eleven studies were included for review, seven studies with hemi replacement and six studies with total arthroplasty. Pooled mean values were calculated, and a forest plot was created comparing pre-and post-operative American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS), visual analogue scale (VAS), and range of motion (ROM) results for both hemi-toe and total-toe arthroplasty. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS. Results: Mean postoperative AOFAS scores in patients undergoing hemiarthroplasty improved by 50.7 points (95%CI: 48.5, 52.8), which was higher than the mean postoperative AOFAS improvement of 40.6 points (95%CI: 38.5, 42.8) seen in total-toe patients. Mean postoperative VAS improvement in hemiarthroplasty was 6.05 points (95%CI: 5.92, 6.18), which was comparable to the mean VAS improvement of 6.29 points (95%CI: 6.02, 6.55) seen in total arthroplasty. Mean postoperative MTPJ ROM improved by 43.0 degrees (95%CI: 39.3, 46.6) in hemi-toe patients, which exceeded the mean ROM improvement of 32.5 degrees (95%CI: 29.9, 35.1) found in total-toe cases. A meta-analysis of the data revealed non-significant statistical trends for AOFAS and ROM in favor of hemiarthroplasty. Conclusion: Hemi-surface implants in MTPJ arthroplasty may improve postoperative AOFAS and ROM results to a greater extent than total-toe devices. High-quality randomized controlled studies are needed to confirm long-term surgical outcomes in these patients.


2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2_suppl2) ◽  
pp. 2325967117S0006
Author(s):  
Ersin Kuyucu ◽  
Barış Gülenç ◽  
Mehmet Erdil ◽  
Yavuz Kocabey

Background: This study aimed to assess the arthroscopic treatment, one of the surgical treatment options, for early grade focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint, and to determine the impact of the arthroscopic microdrill hole surgery on foot function and daily life in a patient group with failed conservative treatment. Materials-Methods: This prospective study reviewed 27 patients having hallux rigidus with osteochondral injury of the first MTP joint who were operated with first MTP joint arthroscopy. Six patients had Coughlin-Shurnas grade 4 hallux rigidus and were excluded from the study; 5 patients were excluded due to having an arthroscopic kissing lesion, and 3 patients were excluded for not having attended regular follow-up after third month. After excluding the above patients, the study was completed with 14 patients Results: The mean hallux vagus angle was 13.29⁰ (±1.93 SD) and the mean intermetatarsal angle was 9.14⁰ (±0.86 SD). Apart from joint arthroscopy, no soft tissue procedure and/or any procedure requiring osteotomy was intended in any patient. The median operative duration was 27.8 (19-56) minutes.The patients had mean preoperative VPS and AOFAS-Hallux scores of 8.14±0.86 SD and 48.64±4.27, respectively; the corresponding postoperative values of both scores were 1.86±0.66 SD and 87.00±3.70. Both VPS and AOFAS-Hallux scores changed significantly (p<0.01) Discussion: In this prospective study we explored the impact of arthroscopic microdrill hole surgery on foot functions and daily life activities in patients with focal osteochondral lesions of the first MTP joint. Our results indicated significant improvements in VAS and AOFAS scores with this treatment. The micro drill technique we applied in this study is based on the principle of opening 4-6-mm long tunnels to enable stem cells to migrate to the defected area and achieve cure by differentiation in full-thickness chondral injuries with exposed subchondral bone.In conclusion, arthroscopic microhole drill technique can be applied with impressive functional scores and without any complication in persons who failed conservative therapy for hallux rigidus with focal chordal injury, a common foot problem. There is a need for comparative studies with long follow-up period in this field.


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