scholarly journals Efficacy of Bilateral Simultaneous Hallux Valgus Correction in the Elderly Aged 70 to 79 Compared to Middle Age

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 2473011420S0027
Author(s):  
Chul-Young Jang ◽  
Ho-Jin Lee ◽  
Eui Hyun Park ◽  
In Tak Chu
Keyword(s):  
Elderly Patients ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Middle Age ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Elderly Group ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Hallux Valgus Deformity ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Severe Hallux Valgus

Category: Bunion; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/Purpose: Due to the increase in life expectancy, the frequency of elderly patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity is expected to increase. The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological efficacy of bilateral simultaneous correction of hallux valgus in elderly patients aged 70s and to compare the results with those of middle age. Methods: From August 2014 to July 2017, 92 women (184 feet) patients, who underwent bilateral simultaneous correction surgery (proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy, Akin osteotomy, and distal soft tissue procedure) due to moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity, were retrospectively analyzed. Based on the age at the time of surgery, elderly patients in their 70’s (70˜79 years) were defined as the ‘elderly’ group and middle aged patients in the 45˜50 years as the ‘middle age’ group. The VAS score, AOFAS-Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal score, hallux valgus angle, 1-2 intermetatarsal angle, and post-operative complications were compared and analyzed between the two groups. The mean follow-up period was 30.6(24˜57) months. There was no significant difference in improvement of VAS scores after surgery between the middle age and elderly group (p=0.710). Results: Although the final AOFAS scores were significantly different between two groups, there was no significant difference in AOFAS score improvement after surgery between two groups (p=0.129) (Table 1). At the last follow up after surgery, the HV angles and 1-2 IM angles were all significantly improved compared to the preoperation (Table2). Complications occurred in 16 cases, 5 in middle age (11.1%) and 9 in the elderly (19.1%). In the middle age group, 1 case (2.2%) of HV recurrence (> 15 degrees), 1 case of medial incision site paresthesia, 2 plantar pain, and 1 MTP joint stiffness occurred. In the elderly group, 3 case (6.4%) HV recurrence, 2 cased of displacement after metatarsal bone fixation, 2 cases of medial incision site paresthesia, and 2 plantar pain. Conclusion: In patients aged 70s, bilateral simultaneous correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus showed good improvement of clinical and radiologic outcome without any significant difference compared to the middle age group. However, the attention should be paid to the fixation failure after correction in the simultaneous treatment of hallux valgus in elderly patients aged 70s. [Table: see text][Table: see text]

Clinical Outcomes after Chevron Procedure are Better than Pedobarographic Results

2014 ◽  
Vol 601 ◽  
pp. 177-180
Author(s):  
Radu Prejbeanu ◽  
Dinu Vermesan ◽  
Horia Hărăgus ◽  
Simona Vermesan ◽  
Dan Ioan Stoia
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Outcomes ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Pressure Sensors ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Physical Contact ◽  
Chevron Osteotomy ◽  
Hallux Valgus Deformity ◽  
Reaction Forces ◽  
Severe Hallux Valgus ◽  
Better Than

The distal Chevron or Austin procedure, is arguably the most prominent of the distal metatarsal osteotomies. Recent studies in the literature have shown a trend in recommending this osteotomy or one if it’s modifications for even severe hallux valgus deformities. Therefore we aimed to compare the clinical and pedobarographic results after chevron osteotomy in patients with moderate hallux valgus deformity. We investigated a homogeneous lot of 10 patients undergoing hallux valgus correction using distal chevron technique. In order to quantify the improvement of the gait in these patients, several biomechanical parameters have been measured using a matrix of pressure sensors that provide us the vertical reaction forces when the foot is in physical contact with it. Results show an improvement in patient’s velocity and cadence after the surgery, and also a smaller variability in gait. Nevertheless, optimal clinical outcomes are still found to have altered ground reaction forces on pedobarographic assessment.

Severe Hallux Valgus With Coalition of the Hallux Sesamoids Treated With Modified Lapidus Procedure: A Case Report

2017 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 567-571
Author(s):  
Toshinori Kurashige ◽  
Seiichi Suzuki
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Rare Condition ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Delayed Union ◽  
Flexor Hallucis Longus ◽  
Computed Tomography Scan ◽  
Hallux Valgus Deformity ◽  
Severe Hallux Valgus ◽  
Tomography Scan

Coalition of the hallux sesamoids is an extremely rare condition. To our knowledge, only 1 case report has been published. We report a case of severe hallux valgus deformities with coalitions of the hallux sesamoids. The coalitions themselves were asymptomatic; however, this severe hallux valgus deformity needed to be surgically treated. The hallux sesamoids in both feet appeared to be fused and heart shaped on anteroposterior radiographs and dumbbell shaped on axial radiographs. It is known that postoperative incomplete reduction of the medial sesamoids can be a risk factor for the recurrence of hallux valgus. The computed tomography scan demonstrated a groove in the bottom of the center of the heart-shaped sesamoid. The flexor hallucis longus tendon was located in the groove. Therefore, a modified Lapidus procedure was performed considering the medial half of the heart-shaped sesamoid as the medial sesamoid. Although delayed union occurred, successful correction of the deformity was achieved. Levels of Evidence: Level IV

scholarly journals Rotated Insertion Metatarsal Osteotomy with Distal Soft Tissue Procedure for Severe Hallux Valgus Deformity ―Novel Procedure of the 1st metatarsal osteotomy―

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 2473011417S0003
Author(s):  
Norihiro Samoto ◽  
Yasuhito Tanaka ◽  
Ryuhei Katsui ◽  
Kazuya Sugimoto
Keyword(s):  
Soft Tissue ◽  
Hallux Valgus ◽  
Locking Plate ◽  
Valgus Deformity ◽  
Metatarsal Osteotomy ◽  
Rigid Fixation ◽  
Soft Tissue Procedure ◽  
Hallux Valgus Deformity ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Severe Hallux Valgus

Category: Bunion Introduction/Purpose: Hallux valgus deformity is recently a common disease involved in the foot and ankle and many procedures are recommended globally. However it is controversial about the operative treatment for severe hallux valgus. Many authors have reported the technical difficulties and various complications. We performed rotated insertion metatarsal osteotomy with the distal soft tissue procedure for severe hallux valgus deformity since January 2008. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the medium-term outcome of this procedure. Methods: Two hundred thirty-two feet in 173 patients were enrolled in this study and followed them up for a mean of 44.5 months. The mean age at the operation was 64.5 years. Hallux valgus angle(HVA) and intermetatarsal angle(IMA) were measured. This procedure consists of the rotated insertion metatarsal osteotomy and the distal soft tissue procedure. This diaphysial longitudinal metatarsal oblique osteotomy was performed from proximally- medial site of the first metatarsal directed to distally- lateral site through the dorsal exposure. The tip of osteotomized proximal metatarsal was formed at the dorso-distal site to insert in the central intramedullary aspect of osteotomized distal metatarsal. The second triangular cut of one third of dorso-plantar thick was made about 10 to 15 mm length from the lateral tip of osteomized proximal metatarsal. The internal fixation was performed with locking plate with screws. As a result, osteotomized sites were locked each other such as a puzzle. Results: The mean preoperative HVA and IMA were 43.8 degrees and 20.1 degrees. The mean postoperative HVA and IMA were decreased to 9.0 degrees and 6.1 degrees. AOFAS scores improved from 49.3 to 89.7. All cases were obtained complete union. Postoperative displacement was in 12 feet (5.2%) and followed under-correction (or recurrence). Overcorrection (hallux varus) occurred in 10 feet (4.7%). Wound healing was delayed in 21 feet (9.1%). In general, we found no severe complication and unsatisfactory result. Conclusion: This procedure provided satisfactory result for severe hallux valgus deformity. Especially the rigid fixation at the site of metatarsal osteotomy was much stronger because of the insertion and locking plate. However the further more outcomes in detail are essential for longer term follow-up.

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