Resultados funcionales a corto plazo de la osteotomía de Weil en pacientes con metatarsalgia propulsiva / Short-term results of Weil's osteotomy in patients with propulsive metatarsalgia

Resumen: Introducción: La metatarsalgia es el motivo de consulta más frecuente en patología ortopédica del pie. La clave de su tratamiento radica en la correcta determinación del síntoma, que son alteraciones biológicas, morfológicas y mecánicas responsables del dolor. La osteotomía de Weil es comúnmente utilizada para múltiples patologías del antepié, incluyendo las metatarsalgias. Material y métodos: Se estudiaron pacientes intervenidos por síndrome de insuficiencia del primer rayo y deformidades asociadas productoras de metatarsalgia mecánica. El seguimiento mínimo fue de seis meses. Se entrevistó a todos los individuos con un cuestionario estandarizado basado en la AOFAS, una encuesta para saber su grado de satisfacción acerca de la cirugía. Resultados: Se obtuvieron 12 sujetos femeninos con un promedio de 51 años de edad en el período entre Marzo y Septiembre de 2013. Siete pies derechos, cinco izquierdos. Los valores de AOFAS mejoraron sólo en seis, se obtuvo un resultado excelente; cinco los calificaron como buenos y seis como no satisfactorio. Conclusiones: En una serie muy pequeña, se identificaron complicaciones postquirúrgicas cuando el acortamiento del metatarsiano es mayor a cuatro milímetros, con la aparición de rigidez (dedo flotante).

Abstract: Introduction: Metatarsalgia is the most common reason for consultation in orthopedic pathology of the foot. The key to its treatment lies in the correct determination of the symptoms, which are biological, morphological and mechanical alterations responsible for pain. Weil´s osteotomy is commonly used for multiple forefoot pathologies, including metatarsalgias. Material and methods: We included patients with first-line failure syndrome and associated mechanical metatarsalgia-producing deformities. The minimum follow-up was six months. All individuals were interviewed with a standardized questionnaire based on the AOFAS, a survey to know their degree of satisfaction about the surgery. Results: Twelve female subjects with a mean age of 51 years were recruited between March and September of 2013. Seven right feet, five left. The AOFAS values ​​improved only in six, in which an excellent result was obtained; five rated them as good and six as unsatisfactory. Conclusions: In a very small series, postoperative complications were observed when the shortening of the metatarsal was greater than four millimeters, with the appearance of stiffness (floating finger).

Modified Weil Osteotomy for the Treatment of Freiberg's Disease

BACKGROUND: Numerous metatarsal osteotomies have been developed for the treatment of Freiberg's disease. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the clinical outcomes of modified Weil osteotomy in the treatment of Freiberg's disease. METHODS: From November 2001 to July 2008, nineteen patients (twenty feet), treated surgically for Freiberg's disease, were included in this study. The average age of the patients was 33.6 years (range, 17 to 62 years), the mean follow-up period was 71.6 months (range, 41 to 121 months). Clinical outcomes were evaluated according to visual analogue scale (VAS), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) lesser metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale, the patients' subjective satisfaction and range of motion (ROM) of metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint. In the radiologic evaluation, initial metatarsal shortening by Freiberg's disease compared to opposite site, metatarsal shortening after modified Weil osteotomy compared with preoperative radiography and term for radiologic union were observed. RESULTS: VAS showed improvement from 6.2 +/- 1.4 to 1.4 +/- 1.5 at last follow-up (p < 0.0001). Points of AOFAS score increased from 63.3 +/- 14.9 to 80.4 +/- 5.6 (p < 0.0001). ROM of MTP joints also improved from 31.3 +/- 10.1 to 48.3 +/- 13.0 degrees at last follow-up (p < 0.0001). According to Smillie's classification system, there was no significant improvement of VAS, AOFAS score and ROM between early stages (stage I, II, and III) and late stages (stage IV and V). Out of twenty cases, nineteen (95%) were satisfied, reporting excellent or good results. CONCLUSIONS: Modified Weil osteotomy is believed to be a useful method for the treatment of Freiberg's disease, not only in the early stages but also in the late stages. It relieves pain and improves function via shortening of metatarsals and restoration of MTP joint congruency.

Result of Joint Preserving Surgery Using Axial Shortening Metatarsal Osteotomy for the Treatment of Severe Hallux Valgus and Claw Toes Deformity in Advanced Rheumatoid Arthritis / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of axial shortening metatarsal osteotomy on the treatment of advanced rheumatoid arthritis patients with severe hallux valgus and claw toe deformity of lesser toes which is used for preserving the metatarsophalangeal joint. MATERIALS AND METHODS: From January 2005 to June 2009, 18 cases of axial shortening metatarsal osteotomy in advanced rheumatoid arthritis were reviewed ; all of them followed up for more than 2 years after surgical procedures and the mean follow up period was 3.4 years. We performed axial shortening Scarf osteotomy and Akin osteotomy for hallux valgus and Weil osteotomy with soft tissue release for claw toe of lesser toes, respectively. We measured preoperative and postoperative hallux valgus angle, each metatarsal shortening length and the range of motion of the metatarsophalangeal joints through radiographic and clinical examination and compared them each other. Clinical results were evaluated by American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and subjective satisfaction of the patients. RESULTS: The hallux valgus angle was reduced from the preoperative mean value of 44.8 degree to 9.0 degree postoperatively and the range of motion of the metatarsophalangeal joint of great toe and lesser toes was increased from the mean of 21.7 degree and 11.0 degree preoperatively to 38.0 degree and 32.5 degree, respectively at postoperation. Also, the mean AOFAS score was improved from 26.5 points to 67.4 points. CONCLUSION: Axial shortening osteotomy is a useful method to correct the deformity and preserve the metatarsophalangeal joint for severe hallux valgus and claw toe deformity in advanced rheumatoid arthritis.

Weil Osteotomy for Freiberg's Disease / 대한족부족관절학회지

PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the result of combined Weil and dorsal closing wedge osteotomy for Freiberg's disease. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We performed combined Weil and dorsal closing wedge osteotomy of the second metatarsal under the diagnosis of Freiberg's disease in 7 patients, 7 feet (2 male and 5 female). The mean age at the time of operation was 29 years and the mean follow-up period was 31 months. Patients had no trauma history and no combined deformity of the foot. The surgical results were evaluated by VAS and weight bearing radiographs in antero-posterior and oblique projection. RESULTS: According to Smillie staging system, there were 1 of stage II, 2 of stage III and 4 of stage IV patients. The osteotomy site was united at 8 weeks and the second metatarsal was shortened in length of average 2.8 mm. Remodeling of the metatarsal head was observed at 24 months. The mean VAS was decreased from 8.2 points preoperatively to 2.7 points at follow-up. And average range of motion of second metatarso-phalangeal joint was increased from 30o preoperatively to 45o at follow-up. There was no transfer metatarsalgia or arthritis of the metatarsal head during follow-up. CONCLUSION: Combined Weil and dorsal closing wedge osteotomy of the metatarsal appears to be an effective procedure for the treatment of Freiberg's disease with a view to shortening of metatarsal length and elevation of metatarsal head.

Operative Treatment of the Bilateral 1,4th Brachymetatarsia with Painful Callosity and Hallux Varus using Massive Metatarsal Axial Shortening: A Case Report / 대한족부족관절학회지

In general, the operative treatment of the brachymetatarsia is the lengthening of the affected metatarsal bone due to the cosmetic problem rather than the functional one. We experienced 22 year-old female bilateral congenital foot deformities such as hallux varus and 1,4th brachymetatarsia treated with reverse Scarf osteotomy on the hallux varus and massive axial metatarsal shortening Weil osteotomy on the 2,3,5th metatarsals which could reconstruct the normal metatarsal parabola.

Weil osteotomy for refer metatarsalgia in hallux valgus / 中国矫形外科杂志

[Objective]To evaluate the clinical result of Weil osteotomy for refer metatarsalgia in hallux valgus. [Method]Between 2004 and 2005, 25 feet of 17 patients with hallux valgus were treated by osteotomy at the base of the first metatarsal and Weil osteotomy of the lesser metatarsal with metatarsalgia. Weight-bearing anterior-posterior and lateral X ray were taken before the surgery and 6 weeks after surgery on follow up. The hallux valgus angle , the intermetatarsal angle between 1st and 2nd metatarsal, and length of the second metatarsal were measured on the X-ray film. AOFAS system was used to judge the clinical result of the surgery. [Result]The hallux valgus before surgery angle was 32??5.7?,after surgery it was 12.8??3.5?; the intermetatarsal angle between lst and 2nd metatarsal before surgery was 24.2??3.7?,after surgery it was 10.5??0.7?; AOFAS score was 45.6?6.9 before surgery , and 86.9?4.6 after surgery ; significant difference was found between the result. The metatarsal after Weil osteotomy was shorten by 3~8 mm, mean 4.5 mm. After surgery 18 feet had pain free, and 7 feet had a signigicant pain relief . All the patient could return to normal life without other treatment. [Conclusion ] The biomechanical changes in the foot with hallux valgus should be analyzed before surgery . Combined use of base osteotomy at the first metatarsal and Weil osteotomy at lesser metatarsal can get satisfactory clinical result in patients with sever hallux valgus and transferred refer metatarsalgia.