Radiographic and Clinical Outcomes of Hallux Valgus and Metatarsus Adductus Treated With a Modified Lapidus Procedure. 2021

Matthew S Conti, and Kristin C Caolo, and Scott J Ellis, and Elizabeth A Cody
Foot and Ankle Service, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, NY, USA.

BACKGROUND Previous studies have found an increased rate of deformity recurrence in hallux valgus (HV) patients with concomitant metatarsus adductus (MA) undergoing metatarsal osteotomies. The purpose of this paper was to determine if there were radiographic or clinical outcome differences between HV patients with and without MA undergoing a modified Lapidus procedure. METHODS One hundred forty-seven feet that underwent a modified Lapidus procedure for HV were divided into 2 groups based on their preoperative modified Sgarlato's angle: (1) the MA group had an angle ≥20 degrees and (2) the HV-only group had an angle <20 degrees. HV angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were measured on preoperative and ≥5-month postoperative weightbearing radiographs. Patient-Reported Outcome Measurement Information System (PROMIS) physical function (PF) and pain interference (PI) scores were obtained preoperatively and postoperatively. RESULTS Patients in the MA group had a significantly higher mean postoperative HVA (10.8 vs 7.5 degrees; P = .038). There was a trend toward higher PROMIS PI scores in the MA group at 1 year postoperatively (51.9 vs 47.6; P = .088). Patients in the MA group were more likely to have a revision surgery (7.3% vs 0%; P = .021), and there was a trend toward those patients having a higher recurrence rate (17.1% vs 6.6%; P = .064). CONCLUSIONS Despite potentially worse postoperative outcomes in patients with HV and MA who undergo a modified Lapidus procedure, the recurrence rates reported here are lower than those reported in the literature for patients with MA undergoing metatarsal osteotomies, indicating that a modified Lapidus procedure may be an acceptable choice in these patients. METHODS Level III, retrospective comparative series.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008682 Metatarsal Bones The five long bones of the METATARSUS, articulating with the TARSAL BONES proximally and the PHALANGES OF TOES distally. Metatarsals,Bone, Metatarsal,Bones, Metatarsal,Metatarsal,Metatarsal Bone
D011859 Radiography Examination of any part of the body for diagnostic purposes by means of X-RAYS or GAMMA RAYS, recording the image on a sensitized surface (such as photographic film). Radiology, Diagnostic X-Ray,Roentgenography,X-Ray, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X-Ray,Diagnostic X-Ray Radiology,X-Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,Diagnostic X Ray,Diagnostic X Ray Radiology,Diagnostic X-Rays,Radiology, Diagnostic X Ray,X Ray Radiology, Diagnostic,X Ray, Diagnostic,X-Rays, Diagnostic
D012008 Recurrence The return of a sign, symptom, or disease after a remission. Recrudescence,Relapse,Recrudescences,Recurrences,Relapses
D006215 Hallux Valgus Lateral displacement of the great toe (HALLUX), producing deformity of the first METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT with callous, bursa, or BUNION formation over the bony prominence. Hallux Abductovalgus
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000070592 Metatarsus Varus A foot anomaly in which the forefoot (METATARSUS) is angled inward relative to the heel. In-Toeing,Metatarsal Varus,Metatarsus Adductovarus,Metatarsus Adductus,Pigeon Toed,Pigeon-Toed,Toeing In,Adductovarus, Metatarsus,Adductus, Metatarsus,In Toeing,Toed, Pigeon,Varus, Metatarsal,Varus, Metatarsus
D000071378 Bunion Abnormal swelling of the inner aspect of the first metatarsal head affecting the first METATARSOPHALANGEAL JOINT. Bunions
D012189 Retrospective Studies Studies used to test etiologic hypotheses in which inferences about an exposure to putative causal factors are derived from data relating to characteristics of persons under study or to events or experiences in their past. The essential feature is that some of the persons under study have the disease or outcome of interest and their characteristics are compared with those of unaffected persons. Retrospective Study,Studies, Retrospective,Study, Retrospective
D016059 Range of Motion, Articular The distance and direction to which a bone joint can be extended. Range of motion is a function of the condition of the joints, muscles, and connective tissues involved. Joint flexibility can be improved through appropriate MUSCLE STRETCHING EXERCISES. Passive Range of Motion,Joint Flexibility,Joint Range of Motion,Range of Motion,Flexibility, Joint
D016474 Weight-Bearing The physical state of supporting an applied load. This often refers to the weight-bearing bones or joints that support the body's weight, especially those in the spine, hip, knee, and foot. Load-Bearing,Axial Loading,Loadbearing,Weightbearing,Axial Loadings,Load Bearing,Weight Bearing

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