The scarf osteotomy for severe hallux valgus

We reviewed the outcome of 33 patients (45 feet) treated by scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus deformity with an intermetatarsal (IM) angle equal to or greater than 16 degrees. The average follow-up was 26 months. The hallux valgus angle improved by an average of 21.1 degrees from a preoperative mean value of 32.1 degrees. The IM 1-2 angle improved an average of 9.9 degrees from a preoperative mean value of 18.3 degrees. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score changed from a preoperative average of 35.7 points to 89.8 at follow-up. Our midterm results indicate that the scarf osteotomy provides an effective method for the treatment of severe bunion deformity.     

Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus deformity: an intermediate followup of clinical and radiographic outcomes

BACKGROUND: The scarf osteotomy is a versatile and reproducible procedure for the correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity (intermetatarsal angle 12 to 20 degrees hallux valgus angle 20 to 46 degrees). METHODS: We evaluated the results of 27 consecutive scarf osteotomies at an average followup of 16.1 months. Radiographic parameters, foot pressure analysis, and AOFAS scores were analyzed before and after surgery. RESULTS: Hallux valgus angles improved from 34.5 to 16.9 degrees, intermetatarsal angles improved from 15.4 to 10.1 degrees, AOFAS scores improved from 54.5 to 86.5. There was no change between the preoperative and postoperative relative lengths of the first and second metatarsals, defined as the difference between the first and second metatarsal lengths. The measurement was based on the anteroposterior standing radiographs and measured by a line intersecting the midway point at the diaphyseal-metaphyseal junction of the metatarsal and extending from the most proximal to distal aspects of the bone. The angle of Meary (talo-first metatarsal angle) did not change, except in one patient. Foot pressure analysis showed no evidence of transfer metatarsal lesions. The complication rate was 1.1% including superficial infection and recurrence. CONCLUSIONS: The scarf osteotomy provides a predictable and effective correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformities.     

经皮微创截骨术联合8字绷带和分趾垫外固定治疗中度拇外翻

目的:探讨经皮微创截骨术联合“8”字绷带和分趾垫外固定治疗中度拇外翻的临床疗效。方法:自2019年8月至2021年1月采用经皮微创截骨术联合“8”字绷带和分趾垫外固定治疗中度拇外翻患者23例,失访1例,最终纳入22例(30足),男4例6足,女18例24足,年龄27～66 (50.59±11.95)岁。比较术前和术后6个月患足拇外翻角(hallux valgus angle,HVA),第1、2跖骨间角(intermetatarsal angle,IMA),跖骨跨度(第1、5跖骨头之间的距离)和软组织宽度变化情况,并采用美国足踝外科协会踝-后足评分标准(American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society,AOFAS)进行临床疗效评价,采用视觉模拟评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)评价足部自觉疼痛情况。结果:22例患者获得随访,时间5.7～6.4(6.13±0.85)个月。患者第1跖骨截骨处均获得骨性愈合,足趾外观畸形得到纠正,术后患足未出现跖骨头缺血性坏死、转移性跖骨痛等并发症。术后6个月患足HVA、IMA、跖骨跨度、软组织宽度、...     

Is Double Metatarsal Osteotomy Superior to Proximal Chevron Osteotomy in Treatment of Hallux Valgus With Increased Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle?

We compared the results of proximal chevron osteotomy and double metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus with an increased distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA). From October 2008 to December 2012, first metatarsal osteotomies were performed in 64 patients (69 feet) with symptomatic hallux valgus associated with an increased DMAA. Proximal chevron with Akin osteotomy and lateral soft tissue release was performed in 46 feet (PCO group); double metatarsal osteotomy and Akin osteotomy without lateral soft tissue release was performed in 23 feet (DMO group). Clinical assessments were performed using the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scale and visual analog scale (VAS). The hallux valgus angles, intermetatarsal angles, sesamoid positions, metatarsus adductus angles, and DMAAs were compared at different postoperative times. Postoperative shortening of first the metatarsal and complications were compared. The mean AOFAS scale and VAS scores showed significant improvement in both groups after surgery; however, no significant difference was observed between the 2 groups. The immediate postoperative hallux valgus angle and sesamoid position were significantly larger in DMO group; however, no intergroup difference was observed at the last follow-up visit, with the hallux valgus angle gradually increasing in the PCO group. The postoperative DMAA was significantly smaller in the DMO group. The mean shortening of the first metatarsal after surgery was significantly larger in the DMO group than in the PCO group. Transfer metatarsalgia developed in 1 foot (2.2%) in the PCO group and 2 feet (8.7%) in the DMO group. Partial avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head with advanced arthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint developed in 1 foot (4.3%) in the DMO group. In conclusion, no differences in the clinical and radiographic results were observed between the 2 groups for hallux valgus deformity with an increased DMAA.     

改良Scarf截骨术治疗拇外翻的临床疗效

目的探讨改良Scarf截骨术治疗拇外翻的临床疗效。方法应用改良Scarf截骨术治疗拇外翻患者68例(92足),比较手术前后拇外翻角(HVA)、第1、2跖骨间角(IMA)及远端关节面固有角(DMAA)的变化。末次随访时,采用AOFAS评分标准评价疗效。结果68例患者均获得随访,时间9~12个月。末次随访时,HVA、IMA、DMAA均较术前显著减小(P<0.01),AOFAS评分较术前显著升高(P<0.01),疗效优、良、可分别为82、5、5足,治疗优良率为94.6%。结论改良Scarf截骨术是矫正拇外翻畸形的可靠技术,纠正畸形效果满意,能有效缓解疼痛。     

第1跖骨基底截骨结合Chevron-Gerbert手术治疗严重(足母)外翻畸形

目的 探讨第1跖骨基底截骨结合Chevron-Gerbert手术治疗严重(足母)外翻畸形的临床疗效.方法 2004年6月至2008年8月利用第1跖骨基底截骨结合Chevron-Gerbert手术治疗重度(足母)外翻患者37例(66足),男性5例(10足),女性21例(38足);年龄21～76岁,平均58岁.术前、术后、随访时均拍摄足部负重位正、侧位X线片,测量(足母)外翻角、第1、2跖骨间角、近侧关节固定角.比较术前、术后6周、末次随访时(足母)外翻相关各角度的X线测量值,并结合美国足踝外科协会(AOFAS)的Maryland评分法观察疗效.结果 本组患者26例(48足)得到随访,随访时间1～4年,平均2.3年.末次随访时(足母)外翻角较术前纠正25.6°±3.8°,第1、2跖骨间角较术前纠正8.6°±2.4°,近侧关节固定角较术前纠正4.7°±4.2°.根据AOFAS百分评分法评定,优15例(28足)、良8例(16足)、可3例(4足),优良率为91.7%.结论 利用第1跖骨基底截骨结合Chevron-Gerbert手术治疗严重(足母)外翻畸形的临床疗效良好,但有手术相对复杂、需行多段截骨及内固定等缺点.     

Scarf与第1跖骨双平面截骨治疗拇外翻畸形的病例对照研究

目的：比较Scarf截骨术与第1跖骨双平面截骨术（double metatarsal osteotomy,DMO）治疗中重度拇外翻的临床疗效。方法：回顾性分析2017年1月至2019年12月治疗的50例（81足）中重度拇外翻畸形患者,根据截骨方式不同分为Scarf截骨术（Scarf osteotomy,SO）组或DMO组。SO组26例（44足）,男1例,女25例;年龄48~65（55.50±4.67）岁;中度18例（30足）,重度8例（14足）。DMO组24例（37足）,男1例,女23例;年龄45~62（52.10±6.80）岁;中度14例（24足）,重度10例（13足）。手术前后在足部负重正位X线片上测量并比较拇外翻角（hallux valgus angle,HVA）、第1、2跖骨间角（intermetatarsal angle,IMA）及远端跖骨关节面角（distal metatarsal articular angle,DMAA）,第1跖骨相对长度（relative length of first metatarsal,RLFM）的变化情况。术前及末次随访时采用美国足踝外科协会（American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society,AOFAS）拇趾、跖趾、趾间关节评分进行临床疗效评价。观察两组患者负重时间及并发症情况。结果：50例患者均获得随访,SO组随访时间12~36（20.50±6.22）个月,DMO组16~28（19.80±2.44）个月,两组随访时间比较,差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）。所有切口Ⅰ期愈合,术后（20.31±3.17）个月截骨均愈合,SO组术后1例出现获得性拇内收畸形,未出现转移跖痛;DMO组术后2例发生转移性跖痛。两组手术前后HVA、IMA、DMAA、AOFAS评分比较,差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）;术前两组RLFM比较,差异无统计学意义（P>0.05）,两组末次随访时RLFM比较,差异有统计学意义（P<0.05）。SO组部分负重时间及完全负重时间显著早于DMO组（P<0.05）。结论：Scarf截骨与第1跖骨双平面截骨均可有效治疗中重度拇外翻畸形,影像学及临床评估相似,但术后第1跖骨相对长度SO组较DMO组延长,Scarf截骨下地负重时间早于第1跖骨双平面截骨。     

Treatment of hallux valgus with an increased distal metatarsal articular angle: evaluation of double and triple first ray osteotomies

During a 12-year period in which 878 hallux valgus corrections were performed, 18 patients (21 feet) with symptomatic hallux valgus deformity and an increased distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) underwent periarticular osteotomies (double or triple first ray osteotomies). They were studied retrospectively at an average follow-up of 33 months. The surgical technique comprised a closing wedge distal first metatarsal osteotomy combined with either a proximal first metatarsal osteotomy or an opening wedge cuneiform osteotomy (double osteotomy). When a phalangeal osteotomy was added, the procedure was termed a "triple osteotomy." The average age of the patients at the time of surgery was 26 years. At final follow-up, the average hallux valgus correction measured 23 degrees and the average 1-2 intermetatarsal angle correction was 9 degrees. The DMAA averaged 23 degrees preoperatively and was corrected to an average of 9 degrees postoperatively. One patient developed a postoperative hallux varus deformity, and one patient developed a malunion, both of which required a second surgery. A hallux valgus deformity with an increased DMAA can be successfully treated with multiple first ray osteotomies that maintain articular congruity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.     

Scarf-Akin Osteotomy Correction for Hallux Valgus: Short-term Results from a District General Hospital

This study assessed the radiological measurements, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) scores, and patient satisfaction associated with performance of the scarf osteotomy, combined with an Akin osteotomy, for the treatment of hallux valgus in patients at a general hospital. Thirty-five patients were assessed before surgery, and at 6 months following performance of the scarf first metatarsal osteotomy plus Akin osteotomy. The mean first intermetatarsal and hallux abductus angles reduced from 14.1° ± 3.5° to 10.0° ± 3.2° and 32.1° ± 9.9° to 16.4° ± 7.9°, respectively, and these differences were statistically significant (P < .001). The mean first to second metatarsal sagittal plane length ratio was unchanged by the osteotomy (P > .05). The mean global AOFAS Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal score increased from 58.8 ± 11.6 to 86.4 ± 11.6, and this difference was statistically significant (P < .0001). Of the 35 patients (36 operated feet), 20 (57.1%) were extremely satisfied, 10 (28.6%) were satisfied, and 5 (14.3%) were unsatisfied with the results of the surgery. Based on these results, we concluded that the improved radiographic angles and AOFAS scores observed in this study were comparable to previously reported results, and our findings indicated that, in the setting of a general hospital, the scarf osteotomy combined with the Akin osteotomy is a safe, versatile and useful procedure for the treatment of hallux valgus.     

双平面截骨术治疗合并跖骨远端关节面角增大的重度■外翻

目的总结双平面截骨术治疗合并跖骨远端关节面角(distal metatarsal articular angle,DMAA)增大的重度[足母]外翻疗效。方法回顾性分析2014年6月-2017年12月收治并获完整随访的64例(94足)合并DMAA增大的重度[足母]外翻患者临床资料。患者均接受双平面截骨术(跖骨远端Reverdin截骨术+跖骨近端开放楔形截骨术)联合Akin截骨术及软组织手术。男10例(15足),女54例(79足);年龄26~66岁,平均44.5岁。单侧34例,双侧30例。参照美国矫形足踝协会(AOFAS)Maryland跖趾关节评分系统评分为(54.3±7.4)分,疼痛视觉模拟评分(VAS)为(6.0±2.0)分。比较手术前后AOFAS Maryland跖趾关节评分系统评分及VAS评分,以及[足母]外翻角(hallux valgus angle,HVA)、第1-2跖骨间角(first-second intermetatarsal angle,1-2IMA)、DMAA、第1跖骨长度(first metatarsal length,FML)。结果术后切口均Ⅰ期愈合。患者均获随访,随访时间12~15个月,平均13.2个月。4足发生并发症,其中[足母]僵硬、内侧切口边缘皮肤感觉麻木、转移性跖痛、第1跖骨头坏死各1足。术后1年AOFAS Maryland跖趾关节评分为(89.2±7.4)分,与术前比较差异有统计学意义(t=18.427,P=0.000);其中优78足、良12足、中3足、差1足,优良率为95.7%。VAS评分为(1.5±2.0)分,较术前明显改善(t=10.238,P=0.000)。X线片复查显示术后3个月截骨均达骨性愈合。术后6个月及1年HVA、1-2IMA、DMAA与术前比较,差异均有统计学意义(P<0.05);术后1年FML与术前比较,差异无统计学意义(t=0.136,P=0.863)。结论双平面截骨术可以显著改善合并DMAA增大的重度[足母]外翻患者临床症状以及影像学参数,术后并发症少。     

Scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus—is an Akin osteotomy necessary?

Scarf osteotomy has gained popularity as one of the recommended procedures for moderate to severe hallux valgus. An Akin osteotomy may also allow additional correction but carries its own complications. The aim of this study was to assess the need for Akin osteotomy with a scarf procedure.We reviewed our results of scarf osteotomy with and without Akin in 69 patients with 99 procedures. Sixteen patients (25 feet) had an Akin osteotomy with a scarf procedure. Radiological results were analysed by measuring the hallux valgus angle (HVA), intermetatarsal angle (IMA), distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) and the position of the tibial sesamoid. AOFAS scores were collected prospectively. Patient satisfaction was determined by whether or not they would have the operation again for a similar condition.The mean age of the patients was 48.3 years (range 12–76) with a mean follow-up of 21 months. The mean improvement for the whole group in the IMA was from 15.8 to 7.9, HVA from 37.9 to 16.4 and DMAA from 19 to 9.9 was noted. The position of sesamoids improved from a mean of 5.8 to 2.3. The results were similar in both the groups and no significant difference was noted. AOFAS score improved from a mean of 53.6 preoperatively to 92.5 postoperatively. Three patients in the scarf group needed an Akin osteotomy as a revision procedure.Scarf osteotomy alone may be an effective procedure for moderate to severe hallux valgus. An Akin osteotomy may be indicated if residual hallux valgus is noted during surgery.     

Transosseous capsuloplasty improves the outcomes of Lindgren–Turan distal metatarsal osteotomy in moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity

Introduction

Lindgren–Turan osteotomy used in hallux valgus deformity is a subcapital, transverse displacement osteotomy of the first metatarsal without any additional capsular repair. The aims of this study are to describe a transosseous capsuloplasty technique in this procedure and evaluate whether capsuloplasty would improve the clinical and radiological outcomes in patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity.

Methods

Twenty-three feet operated by Lindgren–Turan osteotomy (Group B) and 25 feet operated by the same osteotomy combined with transosseous capsuloplasty (Group A) were evaluated retrospectively for the correction of the hallux valgus, intermetatarsal and distal metatarsal articular angles, sesamoid reduction, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) Clinical Rating Scale as well as patient satisfaction. The mean postoperative follow-up was 14 (range 12–28) months.

Results

All radiological parameters improved considerably as a result of both groups. However, postoperative improvements in intermetatarsal and distal metatarsal articular angles were greater in Group A. Complete reduction of medial sesamoid was achieved in 52% of patients in Group A, whereas 17.4% of patients in Group B had complete reduction. AOFAS scores and number of patients with complete satisfaction in Group A were significantly greater than that in Group B.

Conclusion

Better clinical and radiological outcomes can be achieved in patients with moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity operated by Lindgren–Turan distal metatarsal osteotomy, when it combines with transosseous capsuloplasty.     

Biplanar chevron osteotomy

Results of biplanar chevron osteotomy performed on patients with mild-to-moderate hallux valgus deformity with an increased distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) are shown. The study included clinical data of 32 patients (54 feet) who had completed a 2-year follow-up, and radiological data of these 32 and other 29 patients (50 feet) for a total of 61 patients (104 feet, 53 right and 51 left). There were 59 females and two males with ages varying from 11 to 66 years. According to the AOFAS Hallux Rating, the preoperative average score (50) improved to 90 (average score after the surgery). The hallux valgus angle was improved from an average of 25 degrees to 14 degrees, the first intermetatarsal angle from 12 degrees to 8 degrees and the DMAA from 15 degrees to 5 degrees. At the end of treatment, 94% of patients were classified as having grade 0 or 1 sesamoid lateral sub-luxation. Given improvement in angles and 90% of patients satisfied with an average AOFAS postoperative score of 90, the technique seems indicated for treatment of symptomatic hallux valgus deformity with increased DMAA.     

Minimally Invasive Retrocapital Osteotomy of the First Metatarsal in Hallux Valgus Deformity

OBJECTIVE: Percutaneous retrocapital distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal for surgical treatment of hallux valgus. INDICATIONS: Mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity in both juveniles and adults. Recurrent hallux valgus deformity after previous surgery. CONTRAINDICATIONS: Severe degenerative changes of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (hallux valgus et rigidus). Previous Keller's procedure. SURGICAL TECHNIQUE: A percutaneous distal linear osteotomy of the first metatarsal is performed and stabilized with a Kirschner wire. The surgical technique follows these steps: distal Kirschner wire insertion; skin incision; sparse periosteal detachment; distal retrocapital osteotomy of the first metatarsal; correction of the first intermetatarsal angle by lateral displacement of the capital fragment; stabilization with Kischner wire insertion into the proximal metatarsal; postoperative taping. RESULTS: The patients were satisfied following 107 (91%) of 118 consecutive percutaneous procedures with a follow-up of 35.9 months (range 24-78 months). According to the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) hallux metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale for the clinical assessment, a mean score of 88.2 +/- 12.9 was obtained at follow-up. The clinical results can be compared to those obtained with open techniques, with the advantages of a minimally invasive procedure.     

Correction of metatarsus primus varus associated with hallux valgus deformity using the arthrex mini tightrope: a report of 44 cases

Metatarsus primus varus must be addressed during correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. As an alternative to proximal osteotomy or first tarsometatarsal fusion for hallux valgus correction, this study presents a series of patients treated using the Arthrex Mini TightRope. A total of 36 patients (44 operations) with hallux valgus and metatarsus primus varus underwent correction using the Arthrex Mini TightRope. Assessment included measurement of radiographic parameters, the American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) midfoot outcomes score, and the SF-12. The average hallux valgus angle improved from 32.2° to 15.2° (P < .0001). The average first intermetatarsal angle improved from 14.6° to 8.2° (P < .0001). The average distal metatarsal articular angle improved from 17.0° to 9.6° (P < .0001). The average AOFAS midfoot outcomes scores improved from 45.44 to 84.72 (P < .0001). Postoperative SF-12 physical and mental scores averaged 52.99 and 56.63. Only one patient had recurrence of deformity. Correcting metatarsus primus varus in association with hallux valgus deformity using the Arthrex Mini TightRope should be considered a treatment option. This technique is less invasive and seems capable of maintaining correction while allowing for early weight bearing and avoiding the need for a proximal first metatarsal osteotomy or Lapidus procedure.     

The Spike Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus: A Clinical and Radiological Evaluation

A distal metatarsal osteotomy with soft tissue correction is a frequently performed operation to correct mild to moderate hallux valgus deformity. This is a prospective study of 28 feet in 25 patients who underwent spike osteotomy of the first metatarsal with medial capsulorraphy for symptomatic hallux valgus. The osteotomy is a distal metatarsal osteotomy with a spike fashioned in the plantar and lateral quarter of the proximal fragment and impacted into the trough created in the center of the distal fragment, providing lateral and plantar shift of the distal fragment. The American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society's rating scale was used for functional assessment, and a visual analog scale gauged pain. The average follow-up was 27 months. The rating scale score improved from a mean preoperative value of 39/100 to 84/100. Twenty-six feet had complete pain relief, whereas 2 feet had a lesser degree of persistent metatarsalgia. A review of preoperative and postoperative radiographs showed that the hallux valgus angle improved from a mean 36 degrees preoperatively to 18 degrees postoperatively. Likewise, the mean 1 to 2 intermetatarsal angle improved from 13 degrees to 7.3 degrees. There was no incidence of avascular necrosis. Fourteen patients (16 feet) rated the outcome as excellent, 10 (11 feet) as good, and 1 patient with asymptomatic mild hallux varus deformity rated the result as fair. These results demonstrate that the spike osteotomy is a suitable operation for treatment of mild to moderate hallux valgus.     

Percutaneous double metatarsal osteotomy for correction of severe hallux valgus deformity

Double osteotomy of the first metatarsal is an option in treatment of severe hallux valgus deformity. Good short-term results have been reported with percutaneous surgery in hallux valgus with moderate deformity. We report short-term results with percutaneous double osteotomy of the first metatarsal in severe deformities. This is a prospective study of 6 patients with severe hallux valgus deformity who were treated with percutaneous double osteotomy of the first metatarsal (proximal closing wedge and distal chevron osteotomy) in 2008. They were assessed preoperatively and one year and two years after surgery, with clinical and radiological AOFAS MTP-IP score. All patients were satisfied. The AOFAS score improved from 34 to 84. The postoperative radiological assessment showed significant improvement, compared with preoperative values of the intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles. No complications were encountered. Post-operative stiffness of the first MT joint was observed but resolved after physiotherapy. This preliminary study showed that correction of severe hallux valgus deformity by percutaneous double osteotomy can achieve good clinical and radiological results. A larger number of cases with a longer follow-up is needed to firmly demonstrate the advantages of this technique compared with classical open surgical techniques in the treatment of severe hallux valgus deformities.     

Plate fixation for proximal chevron osteotomy has greater risk for hallux valgus recurrence than Kirschner wire fixation

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to compare the results of hallux valgus surgery between feet fixed with Kirschner wires and those fixed with a plate and screws.

Methods

Between December 2008 and November 2009, 53 patients (62 feet) were treated with proximal chevron osteotomy and distal soft tissue procedure for symptomatic moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity. Thirty-four patients (41 feet) were stabilised with Kirschner wires (K-wire group) and 19 patients (21 feet) were stabilised with a locking plate (plate group). Clinical results were assessed using American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score. Radiographic parameters were compared between these groups. Recurrence rate at the last follow-up was compared between the K-wire and plate groups.

Results

Mean AOFAS score was lower in the plate group, however, the difference between the groups was not statistically significant in AOFAS score at the last follow-up. Hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle were significantly larger in the plate group at the last follow-up. Mean 1–2 metatarsal (MT) distance on immediately postoperative radiographs was significant larger in the plate group. Four (9.8 %) of the 41 feet in the K-wire group and 7 (33.3 %) of the 21 feet in the plate group showed hallux valgus recurrence at the last follow-up. The plate group had a significantly higher risk of recurrence than the K-wire group.

Conclusions

Fixation of proximal chevron osteotomy using a plate and screws has a greater risk of hallux valgus recurrence than fixation using Kirschner wires.     

Short-term Clinical and Radiologic Results of the Scarf Osteotomy: What Factors Contribute to Recurrence?

The present retrospective investigation aimed to determine the factors associated with recurrence of hallux valgus deformity after scarf osteotomy in 50 feet in 43 consecutive patients. We hypothesized that hallux abductovalgus after scarf osteotomy recurs because of the presence of preoperative joint incongruity. The clinical and radiographic findings, including the weightbearing radiographic hallux valgus angle, first intermetatarsal angle, distal metatarsal articular angle, first metatarsophalangeal joint congruence, American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scores, and pain measured on a visual analog scale, and logistic regression analysis were used to analyze the association of the independent variables with the recurrence of deformity. The mean age of the patients was 47.7 (range 21 to 65) years, and the mean follow-up duration was 26.2 (range 18 to 36) months. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society scores improved from 50.7 ± 4.9 to 88.7 ± 7.9, and the visual analog scale pain scores improved from 7.5 ± 1.1 to 2.4 ± 1.0 (p < .05). The changes in the radiographic measurements were also statistically significant. Of the 50 feet, 5 (10%) developed recurrent hallux abductovalgus, each of which occurred in feet that had displayed a first metatarsophalangeal joint incongruity on preoperative radiographs. The incongruity was observed to be a statistically significant risk factor for recurrence according to the regression models. From our experience with the patients analyzed in the present report, we believe that first metatarsophalangeal joint congruity should be given particular attention when surgical correction of hallux abductovalgus is undertaken.     

第一跖骨双截骨矫正重度口外翻畸形

 目的 探讨第一跖骨双截骨矫正重度外翻畸形的手术疗效。方法 回顾性分析2008年1月至2011年12月,采用第一跖骨双截骨术治疗并获得随访的62例(87足)第一跖骨远端关节面角(distal metatarsal articular angle, DMAA)增大的重度外翻患者资料,男9例(14足),女53例(73足);年龄28～70岁,平均56岁。术前X线片示外翻角(hallux valgus angle,HVA)平均为48.6°,第一、二跖骨间角(intermetatarsal angle,IMA)平均为19.8°,DMAA平均为22.1°。术前根据患者畸形情况制定手术方案,截骨部位、角度、截骨量均依据术前测量值操作。比较术前、术后及取内固定前HVA、IMA、DMAA的变化,同时采用美国足踝外科协会(AOFAS)趾-跖趾-趾间关节功能评分标准评价疗效。结果 62例(87足)获得随访,随访时间为10～57个月,平均21个月。术后6个月, HVA 14.6°±1.2°, IMA 7.9°±0.7°,DMAA 7.7°±0.9°,矫形效果均满意。术后出现僵硬2例,皮神经损伤2例,转移性跖痛1例,无一例发生畸形明显复发、骨不愈合及跖骨坏死。术后AOFAS评分由术前平均(28.4±9.1)分达到术后1年的(91.8±1.8)分;49足为优,31足为良,7足为可,优良率为92.0%(80/87)。结论 第一跖骨双截骨术可有效矫正DMAA增大的重度外翻畸形,患者术后可早期部分负重,并发症少,手术疗效佳。