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So E, Wilson M, Chu AK, Thompson JM, Prissel MA. Incidence of Nonunion of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthrodesis After Failed Implant Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. Foot Ankle Spec 2024; 17:78-86. [PMID: 37165627 DOI: 10.1177/19386400231169364] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/12/2023]
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Joint arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint is an accepted surgical option for patients with hallux rigidus. However, this procedure has been reported to have a high complication rate and unpredictable survivorship. Implant arthroplasty failure is a devastating complication that results in significant osseous defect with altered biomechanics of the foot. Commonly, salvage options are limited to arthrodesis with bone grafting. However, outcomes are rarely reported. The purpose of this study is to investigate the fusion rates of first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis after conversion from failed implant arthroplasty. A systematic review of electronic databases to find reports of conversion arthrodesis after failed implant arthroplasty was performed. Six studies involving a total of 76 patients with a weighted mean age of 54.9 met the inclusion criteria. Out of the 6 included articles, the nonunion rate was 16.5% at a weighted mean follow-up of 48.1 months. The nonunion rate in the current report is higher than reported nonunion rates of primary arthrodesis. More prospective studies with consistent and standard outcome measures are needed to further determine the success rate of this salvage procedure.Levels of Evidence: 4, Systematic Review of Level 4 Studies.
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- Eric So
- Bryan Medical Center, Lincoln, Nebraska
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- G2 Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Glen Allen, Virginia
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Kaiser D, Levin LS. Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap for Persistent Osseous Nonunion of the First Metatarsophalangeal Joint: A Preliminary Report of a New Surgical Indication for the Medial Femoral Condyle Free Flap. FOOT & ANKLE ORTHOPAEDICS 2023; 8:24730114231191135. [PMID: 37654572 PMCID: PMC10467191 DOI: 10.1177/24730114231191135] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/02/2023] Open
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Background Recalcitrant or persistent nonunions of the metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint occur following failed MTP surgery for MTP fusion, failed MTP prosthesis, for hallux rigidus or due to infection and erosion. A deficient soft tissue envelope and compromised vascular supply of tissues in this region compound further attempts to salvage the great toe and preserve function. The medial femoral condyle (MFC) free flap provides vascularized corticocancellous bone and periosteum and has been successfully used for a variety of complex hindfoot and ankle pathologies. We present an additional indication with a small cohort study demonstrating its use in persistent nonunions of the first MTP joint. Methods A retrospective review was completed of all MFC flaps used for revision of failed first MTP joint fusion from January 2019 to November 2022. Demographic information, comorbidities, as well as clinical and radiologic follow-up was obtained from the patient charts. Results Three patients were included with MTP nonunion and an average of 7.5 (range, 5-11) failed prior surgeries. Mean age at index surgery was 50 (range, 46-57) years. An osseous union was achieved in all patients after 82 (range, 75-88) days. Hardware removal was possible after 81 (range, 55-98) days. Mean follow-up was 17 (range, 5-31) months. We note a 100% flap success rate without returns to the operating room. The lengths of the bone flaps were 2 to 4 cm, the volumes were 8 to 12 cm3. Fixation was performed with 1 intramedullary K-wire. The recipient vessel in all patients was the dorsalis pedis artery or a tributary thereof. All arterial anastomoses were performed under the operating microscope. Conclusion The MFC free flap is a reasonable option for salvage of complex recalcitrant or persistent nonunions of the first MTP joint. More prospective long-term studies with functional outcomes are necessary to confirm these findings. Level of Evidence Level IV, retrospective case series.
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- Dominik Kaiser
- Orthopaedic Department, Balgrist University Hospital, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Division of Plastic Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA
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Lee W, Cooper MT, Perumal V, Tran S, Park JS. Does the length of the plate affect the failure rate of hallux MTP joint arthrodesis for severe hallux valgus? Foot (Edinb) 2021; 47:101773. [PMID: 33946000 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2020.101773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/25/2020] [Revised: 12/09/2020] [Accepted: 12/26/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of the length of the dorsal locking plate on the failure rate of first MTP joint arthrodesis for severe hallux valgus deformities. METHODS A retrospective review was conducted for all patients who underwent first MTP joint arthrodesis using solely a specific locked plating system (Depuy-Synthes, Raynham, MA) for severe hallux valgus deformities between January 2014 to June 2017. Patients were divided into subgroups according to the length of the plate and the failure rate was investigated. Furthermore, radiographic parameters including intermetatarsal angle (IMA) and hallux valgus angle (HVA) were evaluated in weightbearing AP foot radiographs. RESULTS A total of 25 patients were included in this study. There were 16 (64%) patients in the medium-sized plate cohort and 9 (36%) patients in the small-sized plate cohort. We found a significant difference in the failure rate between the two groups; only 1 (6.25%) failure case occurred in the medium-sized plate cohort while 4 (44.44%) failure cases occurred in the small-sized plate cohort (P = .040, Odds ratio (OR) = 12.000, 95% Confidence Interval (CI) = 1.074, 134.110). The mean postoperative IMA and HVA were significantly improved in both cohorts. However, significant differences were found between the two cohorts in final follow-up IMA and HVA (P = .002 and P < .001, respectively). CONCLUSIONS For severe hallux valgus deformities, the use of longer plates to gain additional purchase in the diaphyseal bone may help mitigate the increased stresses placed on the fixation constructs for first MTP joint arthrodesis and decrease failure rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level III, case control study.
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- Wonyong Lee
- Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 801016 Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 801016 Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 801016 Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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- University of Virginia School of Medicine, UVA School of Medicine, Office of Financial Aid Box 800730, Charlottesville, VA 22908-0730, USA.
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- Division of Foot and Ankle Surgery, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Virginia Health System, PO Box 801016 Charlottesville, VA, USA.
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Kindred KB, Wavrunek MR, Blacklidge DK, Wadehra A. First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Distraction Arthrodesis With Bicortical Calcaneal Autograft. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 59:568-576. [PMID: 32354513 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2019.09.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2019] [Accepted: 09/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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First metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis is a surgical treatment option for failed first MTPJ procedures. In cases of failed MTPJ arthroplasty, removal of failed implants and necrotic bone can cause shortening and biomechanical insufficiency of the first ray. Distraction arthrodesis with bone grafting can be used to maintain first ray length. We describe a technique of autograft harvest from the ipsilateral calcaneus. We present a retrospective case series of clinical and radiographic outcomes of distraction arthrodesis with bicortical calcaneal autograft in patients with failed procedures of the first MTPJ. We achieved a 100% osseous union rate. There was an insignificant change in first ray length from preoperative to postoperative (P = .2402). First ray length was maintained with a median autograft length of 10 (range 5 to 14) mm. We were able to correct first ray deformity with a significant reduction in preoperative to postoperative intermetatarsal angle and hallux abduction angle (P = .0156, P = .0068, respectively). Seven (88%) of 8 patients with available subjective follow-up were satisfied with the outcome of the procedure and would undergo the procedure again. Our results indicate that first MTPJ distraction arthrodesis with calcaneal autograft is a viable option for failed first MTPJ procedures. Surgeons who implement our techniques can expect high rates of osseous union, deformity correction, and patient satisfaction.
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- Kristin B Kindred
- Fellow, American Health Network Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Carmel, IN.
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- Fellow, American Health Network Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Carmel, IN
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- Fellow, American Health Network Foot and Ankle Reconstructive Surgery Fellowship, Carmel, IN
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Mehtar M, Saragas NP, Ferrao PN. Outcomes of bilateral simultaneous hallux MTPJ fusion. Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 27:213-216. [PMID: 32414699 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2020.04.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/17/2019] [Revised: 03/17/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Arthrodesis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) is a frequently performed surgical procedure. Many patients have bilateral hallux MTPJ pathology requiring bilateral arthrodesis. There are concerns that bilateral simultaneous hallux surgery, under one anaesthetic, results in the patient being severely incapacitated in the early post-operative period. We hypothesize that bilateral simultaneous hallux MTPJ fusions does not compromise outcomes or the patients' post-operative comfort and rehabilitation and is cost and time effective. METHODS In this retrospective study, 16 patients who underwent bilateral simultaneous first MTPJ arthrodesis were compared to 16 patients who had unilateral MTPJ arthrodesis with regards to outcome, tolerance, cost and time effectiveness. Outcome measures were evaluated using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux score and the Self-Reported Foot and Ankle questionnaire (SEFAS). RESULTS There was a significant improvement in the AOFAS scores post surgery in the bilateral group and according to the SEFAS grading, 14 patients (87.5%) had good or excellent outcome scores with 13 (81.25%) of these patients having excellent scores. This was comparable to the outcome scores in the unilateral group. Two patients developed non-unions bilaterally compared to one in the unilateral group. There is also a notable general cost saving and less time off work when bilateral fusions are done at the same setting. CONCLUSION Bilateral simultaneous hallux MTPJ arthrodesis is an effective, convenient and cost effective option for patients requiring MTPJ fusions for bilateral hallux pathology. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Level 4.
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- Mohammed Mehtar
- Netcare Linksfield Orthopaedic Sports & Rehabilitation Centre (Clinic), Johannesburg, South Africa. Orthopaedic Department, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box 3293, Houghton, 2041, Johannesburg, South Africa.
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- Netcare Linksfield Orthopaedic Sports & Rehabilitation Centre (Clinic), Johannesburg, South Africa. Orthopaedic Department, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box 3293, Houghton, 2041, Johannesburg, South Africa
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- Netcare Linksfield Orthopaedic Sports & Rehabilitation Centre (Clinic), Johannesburg, South Africa. Orthopaedic Department, University of the Witwatersrand, PO Box 3293, Houghton, 2041, Johannesburg, South Africa
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Slullitel G, López V, Calvi JP, D'Ambrosi R, Usuelli FG. Youngswick osteotomy for treatment of moderate hallux rigidus: Thirteen years without arthrodesis. Foot Ankle Surg 2020; 26:890-894. [PMID: 31836404 DOI: 10.1016/j.fas.2019.11.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/01/2019] [Revised: 11/20/2019] [Accepted: 11/26/2019] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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PURPOSE The purpose of this study was to evaluate the need for first metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthrodesis as a measure of the Youngswick osteotomy survival, or any other secondary procedures in the long term follow up in patients with stage II and III hallux rigidus. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated 61 patients with stage II and III hallux rigidus who had undergone Youngswick osteotomy and analyzed their outcomes in the long term using first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis as an end point. The candidates for inclusion underwent clinical and radiographic evaluation, including the Foot and Ankle Outcome Score (FAOS). RESULTS Mean follow-up time was 54.8 months. All patients had improved their FAOS, with all achieving postoperative scores >75 points at the final follow up (P<0.05). Although 49 % (P<0.05) of the patients depicted worsening of the radiological aspect of the MTPJ, over the long time, no patient needed a first MTPJ arthrodesis. CONCLUSION Our results show satisfying long-term outcomes with regard to function, pain relief, and patient satisfaction of the Youngswick osteotomy in grade II as well as grade III hallux rigidus that sustained over the follow up period; even in patients followed up for over 13 years. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE III.
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- Gastón Slullitel
- Institute of Orthopaedics, "Dr. Jaime Slullitel" San Luis 2534, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, "Dr. Jaime Slullitel" San Luis 2534, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- Institute of Orthopaedics, "Dr. Jaime Slullitel" San Luis 2534, Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina.
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via Galeazzi 4, Milan, 20161, Italy.
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Barp EA, Jones NEH, Prusa RD. Revision of Failed First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Implant. Clin Podiatr Med Surg 2020; 37:421-431. [PMID: 32471609 DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2020.03.009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Revision surgeries, as well as conversions from implants to arthrodesis, can present unique challenges to the foot and ankle surgeon. Proper perioperative planning assists in optimizing the outcome of the procedure. In general, some amount of bone loss and/or shortening of the first metatarsal takes place, leading to the need for augmenting the site with bone graft or a synthetic substitute. Fixation also plays a key role in obtaining a successful conversion. A solid construct combined with bone graft assists the foot and ankle surgeon in achieving an optimal outcome.
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- Eric A Barp
- The Iowa Clinic, Unitypoint Health, 5950 University Avenue West, Des Moines, IA 50266, USA.
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- Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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- Unitypoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center, 1200 Pleasant Street, Des Moines, IA 50309, USA
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Catani O, Fusini F, Zanchini F, Sergio F, Cautiero G, Villafañe JH, Langella F. Functional outcomes of percutaneous correction of hallux valgus in not symptomatic flatfoot: a case series study. ACTA BIO-MEDICA : ATENEI PARMENSIS 2020; 91:e2020065. [PMID: 32921761 PMCID: PMC7716970 DOI: 10.23750/abm.v91i3.8294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2019] [Accepted: 11/24/2019] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Hallux valgus (HV) and Pes Planus (PP) are two common conditions characterized by aesthetic dissatisfaction with or without pain. The aim of the study was to assess clinical and functional outcomes at two years follow-up of percutaneous surgery in patients with HV and concomitant not-symptomatic PP. From January 2014 to May 2015 a total of 12 females and 2 males (14 feet) were enrolled in the study (mean age 41.9±13.28). The inclusion criteria were patients with HV surgically treated with the percutaneous approach, mild or moderate not symptomatic PP at 24 months follow-up. Percutaneous distal metatarsal osteotomy and exostectomy is performed for all patients and followed by a weekly bandage. American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score for HV (AOFAS-HV), patient satisfaction, and preoperative and postoperative X-ray at 6 weeks follow-up were evaluated. Numerical data are reported as the mean± SD and 95% confidence intervals. The pre-operative hallux valgus angle (HVA) was 30.14°±11.26°, the post-operative HVA was 18.36°±10.13 with a mean correction of 11.79°±2.67° with p<0.0001. Mean AOFAS-HV increased from 42.07±10.82 pre-operatively to 83±8.96 post-operatively with p<0.0001. One out of 14 patients had recurrence of HV without needing revision surgery at the last follow-up. All patients were satisfied with the clinical outcomes. Our results suggested that percutaneous osteotomy with the mini-burr is an effective treatment for patients with HV despite PP presence, even if the mean functional score was slightly worse when compared with the literature.
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- Ottorino Catani
- Department of Foot an Ankle Surgery, Minerva Clinic, Santa Maria Capua a Caserta, Vetere, Italy.
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- Department of Orthopaedic and Traumatology, Regina Montis Regalis Hospital, ASL CN1, Mondovì, Italy.
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- Clinical Orthopaedics, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via L. de Crecchio 4, Naples, Italy..
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- Department of Foot an Ankle Surgery, Minerva Clinic, Santa Maria Capua a Caserta, Vetere, Italy.
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- Clinical Orthopaedics, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", via L. de Crecchio 4, Naples, Italy..
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