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Metatarsalgia After Hallux Valgus Correction is Associated with Relative First Metatarsal Length
| Content Provider | SAGE Publishing |
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| Author | Fukushi, Jun-ichi Nakagawa, Satoru Nakagawa, Takeshi Mizu-uchi, Hideki Iwamoto, Yukihide |
| Copyright Year | 2016 |
| Abstract | Category:Midfoot/ForefootIntroduction/Purpose:Metatarsalgia of the lesser metatarsal heads are frequently associated with hallux valgus. The aim of this study was to evaluate how the relative length and the position of the first metatarsal head influences the prognosis of metatarsalgia and plantar callosities beneath the lessor metatarsal heads.Methods:A retrospective analysis of the clinical data and radiographs of 102 cases was performed at a mean follow-up period of 16 months after biplane interlocking osteotomies. Clinical evaluation was made using the Japanese Society for Surgery of the Foot (JSSF) hallux scale. Radiological evaluation was made with standard weight-bearing AP radiographs, and the hallux valgus angle (HVA), inter-metatarsal 1-2 angle (IMA), distal metatarsal articular angulation (DMAA), and the sesamoid position were evaluated. Relative first metatarsal length (RML) was determined according to Nilsonne/Morton’s technique.Results:The mean preoperative HVA decreased from 37 to 3 degrees, and the mean IMA from 17 to 4 degrees. The mean JSSF- hallux score improved from 56 to 96 points. The mean preoperative area of plantar callosities decreased from 3.1 to 1.5 mm2. Sixty percent of metatarsalgia improved, and 85% of painless callosities disappeared postoperatively. Among radiological parameters, postoperative RML was most significantly associated with JSSF score (P < .0001) and the presence of postoperative metatarsalgia (P < .0001). ROC analysis revealed that the RML cut-off point was -3 mm for avoiding metatarsalgia, with an area under the curve of 0.884, a specificity of 88%, and a sensitivity of 85%.Conclusion:Preservation of RML during first metatarsal osteotomy is important to prevent postoperative metatarsalgia. |
| Related Links | https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1177/2473011416S00226?download=true |
| ISSN | 24730114 |
| Issue Number | 1 |
| Volume Number | 1 |
| Journal | Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics (FAO) |
| e-ISSN | 24730114 |
| DOI | 10.1177/2473011416S00226 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sage Publications CA |
| Publisher Date | 2016-10-06 |
| Publisher Place | Los Angeles |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Rights Holder | © The Author(s) 2016 |
| Subject Keyword | Relative Metatarsal Length Hallux Valgus Metatarsalgia |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
| Subject | Orthopedics and Sports Medicine |
