Mazzotti A, Zielli SO, Abdi P, Artioli E, Arceri A, Vannini F, Faldini C. Severe hallux valgus can be treated using a distal metatarsal osteotomy: Results of 144 cases treated with the SERI technique.
Foot Ankle Surg 2023;
29:455-461. [PMID:
37468358 DOI:
10.1016/j.fas.2023.07.002]
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Abstract
PURPOSE
Aim of this study is to analyze the clinical and radiographic results of the simple, effective, rapid and inexpensive (SERI) technique, a linear distal metatarsal osteotomy, for treating severe hallux valgus (HV).
METHODS
Clinical outcomes were assessed pre- and postoperatively using the AOFAS, MOxFQ and VAS score. Pre and postoperative HV angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were measured.
RESULTS
117 consecutive patients for a total of 144 feet were included. Pre and postoperatively, mean AOFAS changed from 44.8 ± 16.7 to 89 ± 10.3 (p < .001), mean MOxFQ changed from 76.2 ± 15.8 to 23.4 ± 7.9 (p < .001) and mean VAS score improved from 6.7 ± 2.1 to 1.5 ± 1.5 (p < .001). HVA diminished from 40.6° ± 6.9 preoperatively to 16.0° ± 7.3 postoperatively (p < .001). IMA decreased from 15.1° ± 2.8 preoperatively to 6.5° ± 2.4 postoperatively (p < .001). The main complication reported was stiffness (10.4 %).
CONCLUSION
SERI technique applied to severe HV showed positive clinical and radiological outcomes. A careful patient selection and a low grade first MTPJ arthritis are essential to obtain favorable results.
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
IV.
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