Daniel Poggio, Albert Fontanellas, Gerardo Ledermann, Ricardo Vega, Pere Torner, Josep Maria Segur, Albert Baduell
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Abstract
Purpose: To evaluate radiographic and clinical outcomes following joint-preserving surgery using a modified L-reverse osteotomy for grade II hallux rigidus, with a minimum 5-year follow-up.
Methods: A retrospective review of a prospectively collected cohort treated between 2015 and 2017 was performed. Radiographic assessment included first metatarsal length, declination angle, elevation distance and first metatarsophalangeal joint space width. Clinical outcomes were assessed using the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOxFQ).
Results: Fifty-one patients were included. At 3 months, first metatarsal length decreased by 5.9 mm, declination angle increased by 3.3º, and elevation distance decreased by 2.4 mm (all p < 0.001). These changes remained stable at final follow-up. Median MOxFQ score improved from 42.4 to 16.9 (p < 0.001). Three patients required revision surgery.
Conclusion: Joint-preserving surgery using a modified L-reverse osteotomy provided radiographic correction and clinical improvement. Maintenance of postoperative decompression and alignment correction may contribute to outcomes in moderate hallux rigidus.
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Foot and Ankle Surgery is essential reading for everyone interested in the foot and ankle and its disorders. The approach is broad and includes all aspects of the subject from basic science to clinical management. Problems of both children and adults are included, as is trauma and chronic disease. Foot and Ankle Surgery is the official journal of European Foot and Ankle Society.
The aims of this journal are to promote the art and science of ankle and foot surgery, to publish peer-reviewed research articles, to provide regular reviews by acknowledged experts on common problems, and to provide a forum for discussion with letters to the Editors. Reviews of books are also published. Papers are invited for possible publication in Foot and Ankle Surgery on the understanding that the material has not been published elsewhere or accepted for publication in another journal and does not infringe prior copyright.