[Distal osteotomy of the metatarsal bones in the treatment of metatarsalgia].

Abstract

Authors review briefly the development of the principles of metatarsal osteotomies and the basic concepts that seem to be the most suitable in the choice of the type and execution of the operation. The effectiveness of the surgical treatment is stressed if the following viewpoints are considered: 1. Synchronous correction of the rays II, III, and IV. 2. Simultaneously achieved abbreviation and forming of the arch. 3. Instead of internal fixation transversal lifting bandage with early weight bearing. The finding, according which, beside the telescope osteotomy of Helal, Wolf's metatarsal osteotomy with axial deviation is also a valuable alternative, is supported by the follow-up of their own 2 years material.