Evaluation of scleral incisions and their effects on corneal curvature in manual small-incision cataract surgery

Purpose: Incisions in cataract surgery can be modified in various ways in terms of size, shape, and axis to reduce or tailor astigmatism. This study was conducted to examine the effect of site (superior vs, temporal) and shape (frown vs. V?shaped, chevron) of scleral incisions for cataract surgery on corneal curvature. Methods: The prospective study was carried out on 200 consecutive patients with senile cataract and who were planned for surgery at a tertiary eye hospital in north India. The placement of the incision was decided by the steeper corneal meridian梬hether superior or temporal梐nd then patients of these two groups were randomized for frown and V?shaped incision; in this way, four groups of 50 patients each were formed. Follow?up was done on day 1, at 2 weeks, 4 weeks, 8 weeks, and 12 weeks. At each follow?up, post?operative keratometry with routine postoperative examination was done. The results were statistically analyzed by using student抯 t?test, Chi?squared test, and the Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: In all the four groups, the difference of preoperative astigmatism and surgically?induced astigmatism was statistically highly significant. The analysis of uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA) was statistically significant (P < 0.05) on postoperative day 1 and at 2, 4, and 12 postoperative weeks; it was statistically insignificant (P > 0.05) at postoperative week 8. Conclusion: Temporal incisions result in lesser postoperative surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) than superior incisions. Chevron incisions result in minimal change in corneal curvature. This effect can be utilized to tailor the postoperative astigmatism.

Comparison of surgically induced astigmatism in chevron, straight, and frown incisions in manual small-incision cataract surgery

Purpose: The study was conducted to calculate and compare the surgically induced astigmatism (SIA) in chevron, frown, and straight incisions in manual small-incision cataract surgery (MSICS). Methods: A prospective, hospital-based study was conducted on 90 patients aged 50 years and above with nuclear sclerosis of grade 4 or more. Each group had 30 patients, divided into Group V (chevron incision), Group S (straight incision), and Group F (frown incision). Patients who had with-the-rule (WTR) astigmatism were operated on through a chevron or straight incision superiorly, while patients who had against-the-rule (ATR) astigmatism underwent MSICS through a temporal frown incision. The patients were followed up post-operatively on days 1, 7, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks, and at each visit, the uncorrected visual acuity (UCVA), best corrected visual acuity (BCVA), and SIA were calculated and compared. Results: The mean age of all the patients was 66.22 � 8.05 years. BCVA of at least 6/18 or better at 12 weeks post?operatively was achieved in 29 patients (97%) in Group V, 28 patients (93%) in Group F, and 29 patients (97%) in Group S. The mean SIA in Group V was 0.34D � 0.22D, in Group S was 0.97D � 0.29D, and in Group F was 0.575D � 0.25D. Conclusion: SIA by chevron incision is the least followed by the frown incision and straight incision. The superiorly placed chevron incision in WTR astigmatism provided optimal results for the best UCVA and minimal SIA. The temporal frown incision in ATR astigmatism also had good results.

Evaluación radiológica pre y posoperatoria de la osteotomía de Austin y uso de AutoCAD® / Preoperative and Postoperative Radiological Evaluation of Austin Osteotomy and Use of Autocad®

Introducción: Se han descrito más de 300 técnicas quirúrgicas para la corrección del hallux valgus. Una de ellas es la técnica de Austin, la cual constituye una osteotomía capital en V con una angulación de 60º utilizada en el tratamiento quirúrgico del hallux valgus leve-moderado. Objetivos: Analizar el grado de corrección que tiene la osteotomía de Austin sobre diferentes parámetros radiológicos y describir la frecuencia con la que se utilizan técnicas complementarias sobre la falange proximal. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio descriptivo, transversal, observacional y retrospectivo. Se seleccionó una muestra de 29 pies intervenidos mediante la técnica de Austin, a los que se les realizaron varias mediciones sobre sus radiografías pre y posoperatorias con AutoCAD®. Resultados: Se obtuvieron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en todos los parámetros evaluados. Conclusiones: Esta técnica corrige significativamente todos los parámetros analizados. Se demuestra que el uso de técnicas quirúrgicas complementarias sobre la falange proximal es bastante frecuente al realizar esta osteotomía(AU)

Introduction: More than 300 surgical techniques have been described for the correction of hallux valgus. One of them is the Austin technique, which constitutes a capital V osteotomy with an angulation of 60º used in the surgical treatment of mild-moderate hallux valgus. Objectives: To analyze the degree of correction that Austin osteotomy has on different radiological parameters and to describe the frequency with which complementary techniques are used on the proximal phalanx. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, observational and retrospective study was carried out in a sample of 29 feet operated on using the Austin technique. Several measurements were made on their pre- and postoperative radiographs with AutoCAD®. Results: Statistically significant differences were obtained in all the parameters evaluated. Conclusions: This technique significantly corrects all the parameters analyzed. It is shown that the use of complementary surgical techniques on the proximal phalanx is quite frequent when performing this osteotomy(AU)

Corrección del componente rotacional prequirúrgico y postquirúrgico del primer metatarsiano secundario a osteotomía de Chevron modificado / Correction of the pre- and post-surgical rotational component of the first metatarsal secondary to modified Chevron osteotomy

Resumen: Introducción: Hallux valgus (HV) es una patología compleja del antepié, recientemente se ha mostrado interés en el componente rotacional (CR) distal del primer metatarsiano por su relación con recidivas postquirúrgicas de la deformidad. La selección de la técnica quirúrgica es controversial con escasa literatura acerca de la corrección de rotación con osteotomías comunes. Nuestro objetivo es evaluar características radiológicas prequirúrgicas y postquirúrgicas respecto a CR del primer metatarsiano en la cirugía de corrección de HV moderado a severo usando osteotomía de Chevron largo. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional, prospectivo y comparativo en el que se evaluó el CR del primer metatarsiano en nueve pies pertenecientes a seis pacientes con una edad media de 45 años. El CR fue evaluado con base en la metáfisis proximal del primer metatarsiano en fluoroscopías axiales sin carga y AP de pie. Las mediciones se realizaron por un residente de ortopedia y traumatología y un subespecialista en cirugía de pie y Tobillo. Resultados: Se documentaron diferencias significativas (p = 0.05) en el ángulo de pronación prequirúrgico y postquirúrgico al utilizar osteotomía de Chevron largo. El resultado funcional de los pacientes evaluados fue excelente a 11 meses de seguimiento. Conclusiones: Radiológicamente, la corrección rotacional es variable y previamente no se ha reportado en la literatura con esta osteotomía. Se establecen bases morfológicas para la realización de estudios posteriores en la evaluación de rotación de cabeza del primer metatarsiano con diferentes osteotomías.

Abstract: Introduction. Hallux valgus (HV) is a complex forefoot pathology, in which interest has recently been shown in the distal rotational component (CR) of the first metatarsal due to its relationship with postsurgical relapses of the deformity. The selection of surgical technique is controversial with little current literature on the correction of rotation with common osteotomies. The aim of this study is to evaluate preoperative and postoperative radiological characteristics regarding CR of the first metatarsal using long Chevron osteotomy for moderate to severe HV. Material and methods: An observational, prospective and comparative study was carried out in which the CR of the first metatarsal was evaluated in nine feet belonging to six patients with a mean age of 45 years. The RC was evaluated based on the proximal metaphysis of the first metatarsal in axial fluoroscopies of unloaded metatarsals and standing AP. Measurements were performed by an Orthopedic and Traumatology resident and a Foot and Ankle Surgery subspecialist. Results: Significant differences (p = 0.05) were documented in the preoperative and postoperative pronation angle when using long Chevron osteotomy. The functional result of the evaluated patients was excellent at 11 months of follow-up. Conclusions: Radiologically, the rotational correction is variable and has not previously been reported in the literature with this osteotomy. We establishes the morphological bases for the performance of subsequent studies in the evaluation of head rotation of the 1st metatarsal with different osteotomies.

Bioabsorbable Screws Used in Hallux Valgus Treatment Using Proximal Chevron Osteotomy / 대한족부족관절학회지

Hallux valgus is a deformity that causes pain in the first metatarsophalangeal joint. Surgical methods are quite diverse and a range of osteotomies are used at the proximal and distal part of the metatarsal bone and proximal phalange. Fixation methods, such as plate, screw, K-wire, and others have been used in various ways. The fixation device is often removed with various side effects due to the fixation devices. In the case of instruments that are absorbed in vivo, these procedures are not necessary to remove and there is an advantage of not performing the second operation. Three patients were treated, in which a proximal chevron osteotomy was used with a bioabsorbable screw (K-MET™; U&I Corporation).

Surgical Treatment of Renal Artery Aneurysm / 日本心臓血管外科学会雑誌

Most renal artery aneurysms are asymptomatic and the indication of surgery for renal artery aneurysm is controversial. We encountered 3 cases of renal artery aneurysms that were found incidentally during imaging studies. We used urological approach to undergo renal or adrenal surgery and we injected renal protection solution into the kidney after clamping the renal artery, later we underwent renal artery aneurysmectomy. In all cases, we got good operative field, and they went an uneventful postoperative course without deterioration of renal function. In surgical treatment of renal artery aneurysm, this approach method, reconstructive procedure, and renal protection are satisfied enough.

Osteotomía en tejadillo (Chevron) con técnica mínimamente invasiva en la región distal del primer metatarsiano: Evaluación radiológica / First metatarsal Chevron osteotomy with minimally invasive surgery. Radiological evaluation

Introducción: El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar los resultados radiológicos de una osteotomía en tejadillo (Chevron) del primer metatarsiano, con técnica mínimamente invasiva, en una población uniforme de pacientes (hallux valgus moderado). Materiales y Métodos: Entre octubre de 2013 y noviembre de 2014, se trató el hallux valgus mediante una osteotomía en tejadillo (Chevron) del primer metatarsiano con técnica mínimamente invasiva, en 24 pies correspondientes a 21 pacientes, todos con diagnóstico de hallux valgus moderado. Resultados: El ángulo intermetatarsiano preoperatorio promedio entre el primero y el segundo metatarsiano fue de 12,46° (rango 11-15°; desviación estándar 1,03). En el posoperatorio, se obtuvo un valor promedio de 8,13° (rango 5-10°; desviación estándar 1,16). La corrección angular promedio fue de 4,33°. El ángulo de hallux valgus preoperatorio promedio fue de 33,96° (rango 20-40°; desviación estándar 4,93). En el posoperatorio, el ángulo metatarsofalángico promedio fue de 8,16° (rango 3-15°; desviación estándar 2,86). La mejoría promedio del ángulo metatarsofalángico fue de 25,86°. Conclusiones: La corrección radiológica obtenida mediante la técnica mínimamente invasiva de la osteotomía en tejadillo confirma que es un procedimiento seguro y eficaz para el tratamiento del hallux valgus moderado, con correcciones angulares satisfactorias a mediano plazo. Este procedimiento remeda, de manera fidedigna, la técnica quirúrgica abierta con todos sus beneficios conocidos y no se encontró un estudio equivalente en la bibliografía. Nivel de Evidencia: IV

Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the radiological results of a roof (Chevron) osteotomy with a minimally invasive surgery technique of the first metatarsal in a uniform population of patients with moderate hallux valgus. Methods: Between October 2013 and November 2014, the hallux valgus was treated with a roof (Chevron) osteotomy using a minimally invasive technique of the first metatarsal in 24 feet of 21patients. All had a diagnosis of moderate hallux valgus. Results: The mean preoperative intermetatarsal angle between M1 and M2 was 12.46° (range: 11-15°, SD 1.03). Postoperatively, the mean intermetatarsal angle was 8.13° (range: 5-10°; SD 1.16), with an average angular correction of 4.33°. The mean hallux valgus angle was 33.96° (range: 20-40°; SD 4.93) before surgery and the average postoperative metatarsal-phalangeal angle was 8.16° (range: 3-15°, SD 2.86), thus improving an average of 25.86°. Conclusions: Radiological results with the minimally invasive technique (Chevron osteotomy) confirm that this procedure is safe and effective for the treatment of moderate hallux valgus, with mid-term satisfactory angular correction. This method reliably mimics the open Chevron surgical technique retaining all its known benefits. To our knowledge, no equivalent study was found in the literature. Level of Evidence: IV

Biomechanical Comparison Study of Three Fixation Methods for Proximal Chevron Osteotomy of the First Metatarsal in Hallux Valgus

BACKGROUND: Fixation of proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy has been accomplished using K-wires traditionally and with a locking plate recently. However, both methods have many disadvantages. Hence, we developed an intramedullary fixation technique using headless cannulated screws and conducted a biomechanical study to evaluate the superiority of the technique to K-wire and locking plate fixations. METHODS: Proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy was performed on 30 synthetic metatarsal models using three fixation techniques. Specimens in group I were fixated with K-wires (1.6 mm × 2) and in group II with headless cannulated screws (3.0 mm × 2) distally through the intramedullary canal. Specimens in group III were fixated with a locking X-shaped plate (1.3-mm thick) and screws (2.5 mm × 4). Eight metatarsal specimens were selected from each group for walking fatigue test. Bending stiffness and dorsal angulation were measured by 1,000 repetitions of a cantilever bending protocol in a plantar to dorsal direction. The remaining two samples from each group were subjected to 5 mm per minute axial loading to assess the maximal loading tolerance. RESULTS: All samples in group I failed walking fatigue test while group II and group III tolerated the walking fatigue test. Group II showed greater resistance to bending force and smaller dorsal angulation than group III (p = 0.001). On the axial loading test, group I and group II demonstrated superior maximum tolerance to group III (54.8 N vs. 47.2 N vs. 28.3 N). CONCLUSIONS: Authors have demonstrated proximal chevron metatarsal osteotomy with intramedullary screw fixation provides superior biomechanical stability to locking plate and K-wire fixations. The new technique using intramedullary screw fixation can offer robust fixation and may lead to better outcomes in surgical treatment of hallux valgus.

Change of Reliability for Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle Measurement before and after Proximal Chevron Osteotomy / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: To evaluate the reliability of preoperative and postoperative distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) measurements and to determine whether such reliability is different in accordance with the foot and ankle fellowship and the number of years in practice. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between July 2012 and June 2014, a total of 20 patients (24 feet) were treated with proximal chevron osteotomy and distal soft tissue procedure for symptomatic hallux valgus deformity. DMAA were measured twice with an interval of two weeks between the preoperative and postoperative dorsoplantar radiographs by four observers; two of whom were foot and ankle surgeons (A and B), one knee surgeon, and one senior resident. The intraobserver reproducibility and interobserver reliability were assessed by intraclass correlation coefficients. Moreover, the limit of agreement between the preoperative and postoperative DMAA measurements were assessed using a Bland-Altman plot. RESULTS: The intraobserver reproducibility of the foot and ankle surgeon A, knee surgeon, and senior resident improved from 0.796, 0.575, and 0.586 preoperatively to 0.968, 0.864, and 0.864 postoperatively, respectively. The interobserver reliability of foot and ankle surgeon A-B, foot and ankle surgeon A-knee surgeon, and foot and ankle surgeon A-senior resident improved from 0.874, 0.688, and 0.677 preoperatively to 0.971, 0.917, and 0.838 postoperatively, respectively. CONCLUSION: The intra- and interobserver reliabilities for DMAA measurement improved after proximal chevron osteotomy. Therefore, the necessity of additional procedures to correct the increased DMAA should be reevaluated after proximal chevron osteotomy in the hallux valgus with an increased DMAA.

Cirugía percutánea de Hallux valgus moderados y severos mediante osteotomía en chevron modificada / Chirurgie percutanée de l'hallux valgus modéré et sévère par ostéotomie en chevron modifiée / Moderate Hallux Valgus percutaneous surgery to severe modified chevron osteotomy

Introducción: la osteotomía en chevron modificada ha estado presente en numerosos artículos que tratan sobre el tratamiento de los Hallux valgus moderados y severos. Se presenta nuestra experiencia mediante la cirugía percutánea. Objetivo: mostrar la efectividad de la osteotomía en chevron modificada mediante cirugía percutánea en el tratamiento de los Hallux valgus moderados y severos. Método: estudio retrospectivo de 28 pacientes intervenidos de Hallux valgus moderados y severos entre abril y diciembre de 2013, con una media de edad de 59 años. El seguimiento mínimo fue de 1 año de evolución. Se valoró el ángulo de Hallux valgus, el intermetatarsiano y el ángulo metatarso distal articular y se determinó la posición de los sesamoideos. La osteotomía en chevron se fijó con un tornillo canulado de doble rosca también de forma percutánea. Resultados: el ángulo de Hallux valgus pasó de 34,96° ± 9,8 en el preoperatorio a 12,6° ± 5,2 en el posoperatorio. El ángulo intermetatarsiano de 15,56° ± 3,2 en el preoperatorio se redujo a 10,44° ± 3,1 en el posoperatorio. El ángulo ángulo metatarso distal articular pasó de 21,20° ± 6,0 en el preoperatorio a 9,36° ± 6,5 en el posoperatorio. Conclusiones: la osteotomía en chevron modificada percutánea tiene resultados similares a los de la cirugía abierta, con la gran ventaja de no realizar incisiones en el pie, lo que disminuye complicaciones habituales como la infección. Es importante la curva de aprendizaje dado que no es una técnica exenta de complicaciones(AU)

Introduction: modified chevron osteotomy has been present in numerous articles dealing with the treatment of moderate and severe Hallux valgus. Our experience with percutaneous surgery is presented here. Objective: show the effectiveness of modified chevron osteotomy with percutaneous surgery in the treatment of moderate and severe Hallux valgus. Methods: a retrospective study was conducted on 28 patients undergoing moderate and severe hallux valgus from April to December 2013, with an average age of 59 years. Minimum follow-up period was 1 year of evolution. Hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal and distal metatarsal joint angle were evaluated and sesamoid position was determined. Chevron osteotomy was fixed with a cannulated double threaded screw also percutaneously. Results: Hallux valgus angle increased from 34.96 ± 9.8° preoperatively to 12.6° ± 5.2 postoperatively. The intermetatarsal angle of 15.56° ± 3.2 preoperatively decreased to 10.44 ± 3.1° postoperatively. The distal metatarsal articular angle increased from 21.20° ± 6.0 preoperatively to 6.5 ± 9.36° postoperatively. Conclusions: percutaneous modified chevron osteotomy has similar results to those of open surgery, with the great advantage of not making incisions in the foot, reducing common complications such as infection. Learning curve is important since it is not free of complications(AU)

Introduction: l'ostéotomie en chevron modifiée a été présente dans nombreux articles abordant le traitement de l'hallux valgus modéré et sévère. Un nouveau traitement par chirurgie percutanée est présenté. Objectif: le but de ce travail est de montrer l'efficacité de l'ostéotomie en chevron modifiée par chirurgie percutanée dans le traitement de l'hallux valgus modéré et sévère. Méthode: Une étude rétrospective de 28 patients (âge moyen de 59 ans) traités pour hallux valgus modéré et sévère a été réalisée entre avril et décembre 2013. Le suivi minimal a eu un an de durée. On a évalué l'angle de valgus, l'angle intermétatarsien et l'angle articulaire distal métatarsien, et on a également déterminé la position des sésamoïdiens. L'ostéotomie en chevron a été fixée par vis canulé à double filetage par voie percutanée. Résultats: l'angle de valgus a changé de 34.96° ± 9.8 en préopératoire à 12.6° ± 5.2 en postopératoire. L'angle intermétatarsien est réduit de 15.56° ± 3.2 en préopératoire à 10.44° ± 3.1 en postopératoire. L'angle articulaire distal métatarsien a diminué de 21.20° ± 6.0 en préopératoire à 9.36° ± 6.5 en postopératoire. Conclusions: l'ostéotomie percutanée en chevron modifiée a des résultats similaires à la chirurgie ouverte. L'avantage le plus remarquable de cette technique est l'absence d'incisions importantes au niveau du pied, ce qui diminue la survenue des complications habituelles telles que l'infection. Toutefois, la courbe d'apprentissage est très importante, car cette technique n'est pas exceptée de complications(AU)

When Do Clinical and Radiographic Results Stabilize after Proximal Chevron Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus? / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the sequential changes of clinical and radiographic results after proximal chevron osteotomy in patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Between January 2008 and December 2009, 93 patients (117 feet) were treated with proximal chevron osteotomy and distal soft tissue procedure for symptomatic moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. The mean age of patients was 51 years (range, 19 to 71) and the mean duration of follow-up was 27.5 months (range, 24 to 35). Clinical results were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) and American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score preoperatively, at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, and at the last follow-up. Radiographic parameters including hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, and sesamoid position were evaluated preoperatively, immediately postoperatively, at 6 weeks, at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery, and at the last follow-up. RESULTS: VAS and AOFAS score showed significant improvement until 12 months after surgery. Hallux valgus angle and sesamoid position stabilized at 12 months after surgery and intermetatarsal angle stabilized at 6 months after surgery. CONCLUSION: Clinical and radiographic results were stabilized beyond 12 months after proximal chevron osteotomy in patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus.

Sex-Related Differences in Outcomes after Hallux Valgus Surgery

PURPOSE: With differences between the sexes in foot bone anatomy and ligamentous laxity, there is the possibility that the results of hallux valgus surgery may also differ between the sexes. We aimed to compare the results of hallux valgus surgery between the sexes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors retrospectively reviewed 60 males (66 feet) and 70 females (82 feet) who underwent distal or proximal chevron osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus deformity between June 2005 and December 2011. We compared the clinical and radiologic outcomes between the sexes. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in demographics between the sexes. The mean American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score, visual analogue scale for pain, and patient satisfaction at the last follow-up did not differ significantly between the sexes. The mean preoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA) and inter-metatarsal angle (IMA) were not significantly different between the sexes. At the last follow-up, the mean HVA was significantly greater in females (p=0.003) than in males; mean IMA was not significantly different between the sexes. The mean correction of HVA in males was significantly greater than that in females (p=0.014). CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences between the sexes regarding clinical outcomes after distal and proximal chevron osteotomy. However, male patients achieved greater correction of HVA than female patients. There is a possibility that sexual dimorphism of the foot may affect postoperative HVA.

Sex-Related Differences in Outcomes after Hallux Valgus Surgery

PURPOSE: With differences between the sexes in foot bone anatomy and ligamentous laxity, there is the possibility that the results of hallux valgus surgery may also differ between the sexes. We aimed to compare the results of hallux valgus surgery between the sexes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The authors retrospectively reviewed 60 males (66 feet) and 70 females (82 feet) who underwent distal or proximal chevron osteotomy for the treatment of hallux valgus deformity between June 2005 and December 2011. We compared the clinical and radiologic outcomes between the sexes. RESULTS: There were no statistically significant differences in demographics between the sexes. The mean American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society score, visual analogue scale for pain, and patient satisfaction at the last follow-up did not differ significantly between the sexes. The mean preoperative hallux valgus angle (HVA) and inter-metatarsal angle (IMA) were not significantly different between the sexes. At the last follow-up, the mean HVA was significantly greater in females (p=0.003) than in males; mean IMA was not significantly different between the sexes. The mean correction of HVA in males was significantly greater than that in females (p=0.014). CONCLUSION: There were no significant differences between the sexes regarding clinical outcomes after distal and proximal chevron osteotomy. However, male patients achieved greater correction of HVA than female patients. There is a possibility that sexual dimorphism of the foot may affect postoperative HVA.

Comparison of Operative Results of Distal Chevron Osteotomy with and without Akin Osteotomy for Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: This study was conducted among patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus who underwent distal chevron osteotomy and groups of patients with or without Akin osteotomy were compared for evaluation of the relationship between their radiological and clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2009 to January 2012, among patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus who underwent distal chevron osteotomy at our institution, 28 cases with additional Akin osteotomy and 35 cases without Akin osteotomy available to follow up of more than one year were included in this study. For radiologic evaluation, hallux valgus angle, 1, 2 intermetatarsal angle, and hallux interphalangeal angle were measured before and after surgery. For clinical assessment, visual analogue scale score, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score, subjective satisfaction of the patients, and passive range of motion of the first metatarsophalangeal joints were evaluated. RESULTS: At the final follow up, correction of valgus hallux angle and 1, 2 intermetatarsal angle was obtained from radiation results of both groups and it was found that patients who underwent Akin osteotomy showed radiographically larger angle correction but less subjective satisfaction. CONCLUSION: Patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus who underwent distal chevron osteotomy showed not only functional but also radiographically satisfactory results, and patients who underwent additional Akin osteotomy showed decreased subjective satisfaction. Therefore, if an incongruent first metatarsophalangeal joint is not observed, distal chevron osteotomy without Akin osteotomy seems preferable.

The Clinical Results of the Proximal Opening Wedge Osteotomy Using a Low Profile Plate in Hallux Valgus: Comparison with Proximal Chevron Osteotomy Fixed with K-wires / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: To present clinical results of proximal first metatarsal opening wedge osteotomy and low profile plate fixation in hallux valgus deformity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-two patients (39 feet) underwent surgery for hallux valgus deformity. Fourteen patients (18 feet; Group A) underwent proximal first metatarsal opening wedge osteotomy fixed with low profile titanium plate (Arthrex(R)), and 18 patients (21 feet; Group B) underwent proximal chevron osteotomy with two K-wires. Improvement in hallux valgus angle (HVA), 1, 2 intermetatarsal angle (IMA), range of motion of 1st metatarsophalangeal joint, VAS score, and the length of first metatarsal on weight-bearing radiograph were evaluated preoperatively and at final follow-up. RESULTS: HVA improved from 36.2+/-6.6 degrees to 11.7+/-5.1 degrees, and 1, 2 IMA improved from 15.7+/-2.6 degrees to 7.2+/-1.9 degrees. VAS score improved from 7.2+/-1.2 to 1.4+/-0.9. There were no significant differences clinically and radiologically. CONCLUSION: Proximal first metatarsal opening wedge osteotomy with stable fixation using low profile plate may be an effective surgical option for correction of hallux valgus deformity.

Comparison of Proximal and Modified Distal Chevron Osteotomy for the Treatment of Moderate to Severe Hallux Valgus Deformity / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of our study is the comparison of radiological and clinical outcomes between modified distal chevron osteotomy and proximal metatarsal osteotomy for the patients who had moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In this retrospective study, we included 54 patients (65 feets) who underwent the operation of moderate to severe hallux valgus in our hospital from May 2007 to August 2010. Our study compares two groups. For Group 1, a modified distal chevron osteotmy and a distal soft tissue procedure were done and for Group 2, a proximal metatarsal osteotmy and a distal soft tissue procedure were done. The group 1 were 29 feets; the group 2 were 36 feets, and the average follow up was 9 months. RESULTS: The radiological results show that the hallux valgus angle and the first-second intermetatarsal angle were significantly decreased in two groups. In each parameter, the correction of the hallux valgus angle was 19.1degrees (Group 1) and 24.3degrees (Group 2), the correction of the first-second intermetatarsal angle was 9.6degrees (Group 1) and 10.3degrees (Group 2). Shortening of the first metatarsal length was 0.87 mm (Group 1) and 0.77 mm (Group 2). There are no significant clinical results (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society score, AOFAS score) in two groups. CONCLUSION: It is thought that a modified distal chevron osteotomy and a distal soft tissue procedure are a considerable operative treatment of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity because of the similar cilinical results, more simple operative techniques, and less complications than a proximal metatarsal osteotomy.

The Differences of Fixation Method in Proximal Chevron Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus: K-Wire, Cannulated Screw, Plate / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The authors evaluated the differences between K-wires and Cannulated screw, plate for fixing the proximal metatarsal chevron osteotomy of moderate and severe hallux valgus. MATERIALS AND METHODS: There were 62 patients (79 feet) who were moderate and severe degree hallux valgus according to the classification of Mann. They all got the proximal chevron osteotomy when correcting the deformity. We divided the patients into 4 groups, Two K-wire fixed group as A, one cannulated screw fixed group as B. Two cannulated screw fixed group as C, Plate fixed group as D, Group A were patients (26 feet) and Group B were patients (9 feet), Group C were patients (31 feet) and Group D were patients (13 feet). Preoperative, postoperative and follow-up hallux valgus angle (HVA) and intermetatarsal angle (IMA) were measured for each patient. ANOVA test and Student t-test were done for statistical analysis. RESULTS: Mean follow up period was 43.8 months (range: 12~82 months). Preoperative mean IMA was 16.4+/-3.5, 17.7+/-11.3, 17.3+/-5.9 and 16.6+/-2.3 degrees in respectively group A, B, C, D. Immediate postoperative mean IMA was 5.6+/-3.4, 7.3+/-4.4, 7.6+/-4.4 and 6.7+/-2.8 degrees in respectively group A, B, C, D. The final mean IMA was 8.9+/-4.5, 15.2+/-7.5, 10.3+/-4.4 and D 7.7+/-3.5 degrees in respectively group A, B, C, D. There were significant statistical increase in final mean IMA of group B and C (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: The IMA was significantly increased in the group which used one or two cannulated screw for fixation on follow up, therefore more caution should be needed when using one or two cannulated screw fixation technique after proximal chevron osteotomy.

Validación del algoritmo para el tratamiento de Hallux Valgus sintomático / Validation of the treatment protocol for symptomatic hallux valgus

Objective: To evaluate clinical outcomes in Hallux Valgus surgery and suggest clinical guidelines. Materials and Methods: Between 2005 and 2007, 60 surgeries were realized in 39 patients. Exclusion criteria were RA, HV revision and Neuropathic Foot. Two different procedures were performed: Chevron osteotomy (if IM angle < 16°) or First Cuneo-metatarsal arthrodesis (Modified Lapidus, if IM > 16°). Akin Osteotomy was realized if HV angle was > 30°, regardless of IM angle. Pre and postoperatively IM and HV angles were compared using weight bearing radiographs. Functional outcomes were evaluated using AOFAS score. Results: Mean follow up was 25 months. Mean IM angle correction was 4.3º and 9.2ºwith Chevron osteotomy and Lapidus procedure, respectively. Isolated Chevron corrected HV angle in 7.7°, Chevron with Akin: 18.5°, isolated Lapidus:12.4° and Lapidus with Akin: 20.2°. Isolated Chevron group improved their AOFAS score in 35 points, Chevron with Akin group in 32 points, Isolated Lapidus in 28 points and Lapidus with Akin group in 37 points. Discussion: Chevron osteotomy and Lapidus arthrodesis provide a reliable procedure with good functional outcomes in the mid term follow up.

Objetivo: Evaluar los resultados obtenidos en el manejo del hallux valgusy sugerir protocolos de manejo que faciliten la toma de decisiones. Materiales y Métodos: Se recolectó información completa en 39 pacientes en los cuales se realizaron 60 cirugías entre el 2005 al 2007, excluyendo aquellos con diagnóstico de AR, Pie Neurológico y HV Recidivante. Se realizaron 2 tipos de procedimientos: Osteotomía de Chevron cuando el ángulo Intermetatarsiano era menor de 16° y Artrodesis Cuneo-Metatarsiana tipo Lapidus Modificado cuando era mayor de 16°. Cuando se encontró un ángulo Metatarso-Falángico mayor de 30°, se realizó la Osteotomía de Akin como procedimiento complementario. Los pacientes fueron estudiados con radiografías convencionales con carga en el post operatorio. Resultados: Con Chevron, la corrección del ángulo IMT fue de 4,3° y con Lapidus fue de 9,2°. En el subgrupo de Chevron aislado, se logró corregir el ángulo MTF en 7,7°, en Chevron + Akin: 18,5°, en Lapidus aislado: 12,4° y en Lapidus + Akin: 20,2°. En la evaluación de la escala AOFAS, el grupo de Chevron aislado mejoró un promedio de 35 puntos, Chevron + Akin mejoró 32,1 puntos, Lapidus aislado mejoró 28,4 puntos y el grupo de Lapidus + Akin mejoró 37 puntos. Como complicación, un evento aislado de Infección de Sitio Operatorio en uno de los pacientes del grupo Chevron aislado (tasa infección total: 1,6 por ciento). La Osteotomía de Chevron, así como la Artrodesis tipo Lapidus, son seguros, tienen baja tasa de complicaciones y presentan buenos resultados funcionales en el seguimiento a corto y mediano plazo.

Tratamento cirúrgico do hálux valgo pela osteotomia em Chevron / Halux valgus - surgical treatment with Chevron osteotomy

Os autores avaliaram e correlacionaram escores objetivos (escala AOFAS e correção angular) e subjetivos (questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36 e escala de satisfação subjetiva de Johnson) após tratamento cirúrgico de 20 pacientes (34 pés) portadores de hálux valgo dolorosos tratados com osteotomia distal do primeiro metatarsiano pela técnica em Chevron. A avaliação objetiva foi realizada através do escore AOFAS e pelo grau de correção angular pós-operatório do ângulo de valgismo do hálux (AVH), ângulo intermetatarsal I-II (AIM I-II), ângulo articular metatarsal distal (AAMD) e deslocamento dos sesamoides (DS). A avaliação subjetiva foi feita por meio de entrevista durante o seguimento pós-operatório através da aplicação do questionário de qualidade de vida SF-36 e escala de satisfação subjetiva de Johnson. A associação entre as avaliações objetivas e subjetivas foram medidas pelo coeficiente de correlação r que mede a força de associação entre duas variáveis. Houve melhora significativa (p < 0,05) em todos os parâmetros angulares. A pontuação alcançada no escore AOFAS mostrou ter relação direta com os resultados do SF-36 e com o grau de correção angular (principalmente AVH e AIM I-II), mas não com a escala de satisfação subjetiva de Johnson. Concluímos que: a pontuação obtida no AOFAS para hálux é influenciada pelo grau de correção do AVH e AIM I-II a despeito da pontuação obtida no escore AOFAS o grau de satisfação subjetiva não apresentou relação com esse escore a qualidade de vida (SF-36) era melhor nos pacientes com pontuação AOFAS elevada.

Treatment of Severe Hallux Valgus Deformity with Proximal Reverse Chevron Metatarsal Osteotomy and Akin Osteotomy / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: This study analyzed the clinical and radiographic outcome of the severe hallux valgus corrected with proximal reverse chevron metatarsal osteotomy and Akin osteotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was based on 18 feet (15 patients) of severe hallux valgus (hallux valgus angle> or =40degrees or intermetatarsal angle> or =18degrees) treated with proximal reverse chevron metatarsal osteotomy and followed for more than 1 year. Akin osteotmy was added in 72% of the patients. Clinically preoperative and postoperative AOFAS Hallux Metatarsophalangeal - interphalangeal score, VAS pain score and satisfaction after the surgery were analyzed. Radiologically hallux valgus angle, hallux valgus interphalangeal angle, the intermetatarsal angle and sesamoid position before and after the operation were analyzed. RESULTS: AOFAS Hallux Metatarsophalangeal - interphalangeal score improved from 54.5 (25-78) to 87.7 (70-100) and VAS pain score decreased from 6.0 (3-8) to postoperative 1.2 (0-5). Ninety-six percents of the patients were satisfied with results. Radiologically hallux valgus angle was decreased from 43.3degrees(31-58degrees) preoperatively to 6.8degrees (-8-27degrees) postoperatively. The intermetatarsal angle was decreased from 18.4degrees(11-24degrees) preoperatively to 5.3degrees (1-12degrees) postoperatively. The sesamoid subluxation was improved from 2.8+/-0.4 preoperatively to 0.4+/-0.6 postoperatively. CONCLUSION: Proximal reverse chevron metatarsal osteotomy and lateral soft tissue release with additional Akin osteotomy is good treatment option for severe hallux valgus.