Minimally invasive vs open distal metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus - A systematic review and meta-analysis

BackgroundNumerous publications of the late 20th century have presented the radiological outcome of open technique for distal metatarsal osteotomy for mild to moderate hallux valgus and the clinical outcomes by means of well-established scoring systems which have been published and make these open techniques today’s benchmark and gold standard. Minimally invasive procedures reduce surgical trauma because they are performed without large incisions, and injury to the soft tissues is limited. This has the theoretical advantages of improved recovery and decreased rehabilitation times. There is however limited literature to prove the same for minimally invasive surgery for hallux valgus.Our aim was thus to pool all available comparative literature on minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery done for mild to moderate hallux valgus versus open surgical approaches.MethodsA PubMed, Embase and Scopus search was performed using the keywords (‘hallux valgus’ OR bunion) AND (‘minimally invasive’ OR percutaneous) AND osteotomy. A total of 473 records were identified and out of which nine studies were included in the final review.ResultsMost available studies are either randomized control trials, or prospective cohort studies providing good level of evidence. Radiological analysis showed similar correction with both MIS and open osteotomies. In functional analysis results were different with open techniques providing better results in terms of AOFAS score. (p < 0.0001). VAS score and complication rate were similar in both groups.Discussion/conclusionWe conclude that based on available literature MIS provides equivalent radiological outcomes with respect to open surgery but functionally despite the promising results (good to excellent in most series), the outcomes in terms of function are not as good as open surgery. MIS techniques provide satisfactory outcomes for mild-to-moderate severity of hallux valgus though not as good as open surgery. There is evolving literature for this relatively new procedure. Longer duration of follow up and bigger numbers would allow for more meaningful data analysis and conclusions to be drawn as more studies come forward.     

The minimally invasive hallux valgus correction (S.E.R.I.)

Introduction Distal metatarsal osteotomies have been described for surgical treatment of hallux valgus with good results. The aim of this study is to review the results of 299 consecutive hallux valgus cases treated by minimally invasive distal metatarsal osteotomy, S.E.R.I. (Simple, Effective, Rapid, Inexpensive). Materials and methods 299 feet in 190 patients (109 bilateral), aged between 35 and 70 years (mean age: 53 years) affected by hallux valgus were studied. A 1 cm medial incision at the metatarsal neck, and a complete osteotomy, using an oscillating saw were performed. With the naked eye all characteristics of the deformity were corrected by displacement of the metatarsal head (HVA, IMA, DMAA, dorsal or plantar displacement). The osteotomy was stabilized by a 2 mm Kirschner wire. Immediate weight bearing was allowed with gauze bandage and Talus shoes for 4 weeks. All patients were checked at an average follow-up of 4 years. Results All osteotomies healed no avascular necrosis of the metatarsal head or pseudoarthrosis of the osteotomy was observed. Mean preoperative AOFAS score was 43 and 88 at follow-up. The mean preoperative HVA was 33, while at follow-up it was 16 (P < 0.05), mean preoperative IMA was 13, while at follow-up it was 7 (P < 0.05), mean preoperative DMAA was 20, while at follow-up it was 8 (P < 0.05). Conclusion S.E.R.I. osteotomy has been simple, effective, rapid and inexpensive in correcting hallux valgus deformity. Clinical and radiographic findings showed an adequate correction of the deformity.     

Minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery: a critical review of the evidence

This systematic review aims to illustrate the published results of “minimally invasive” procedures for correction of hallux valgus. Based on former systematic reviews on that topic, the literature search was organised by two independent investigators. MEDLINE was systematically searched for available studies. The keywords used were “hallux valgus”, “bunion”, “percutaneous surgery”, “minimally invasive surgery”, “arthroscopy”, “Bosch” and “SERI”. Studies were assessed using the level of evidence rating. A total of 21 papers were included in this review. These studies described a total of 1,750 patients with 2,195 instances of percutaneous, minimally invasive or arthroscopic hallux valgus surgery. Clinical reports of results after minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery at meetings are common. Published results in peer-reviewed journals are less common and the majority of papers are level IV studies according to the level of evidence ratings. We found one level II and three level III studies. Reported complications seem to be less than one may see in one’s own clinical practice. This possible bias may be related to the fact that most studies are published by centres performing primarily minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery.     

Minimally invasive distal first metatarsal osteotomy can be an option for recurrent hallux valgus

BackgroundRecurrence rate of surgical treatment of hallux valgus ranges in the literature from 2.7% to 16%, regardless of used procedure. In this study, long-term results of a minimally invasive distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone for treatment of recurrent hallux valgus are described.Methods32 consecutive percutaneous distal osteotomies of the first metatarsal were performed in 26 patients for treatment of recurrent hallux valgus. Primary surgery had been soft tissue procedures in 8 cases (25%), first metatarsal or phalangeal osteotomies in 19 cases (59.4%) and Keller procedures in 5 cases (15.6%).ResultsPatients were assessed with a mean follow-up of 9.8 ± 4.3 years. All patients reported the disappearance or reduction of the pain. The mean overall AOFAS score improved from 46.9 ± 17.8 points to 85.2 ± 14.9 at final follow-up. The mean hallux valgus angle decreased from 26.1 ± 9.1 to 9.7 ± 5.4°, the intermetatarsal angle decreased from 11.5 ± 4.5 to 6.7 ± 4.0°. No major complications were recorded with a re-recurrence rate of 3.1% (1 case).ConclusionsPercutaneous distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal can be a reliable and safe surgical option in the recurrent hallux valgus with low complication rate and the advantages of a minimally invasive surgery.Levels of evidence: IV, Retrospective Case Series.     

Two year outcomes of minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery

Background

We report our experience with the Minimally Invasive Chevron Akin (MICA) technique for correcting hallux valgus, and evaluate its effectiveness and associated complications.

Distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone in association with sub-talar arthroerisis, for hallux valgus correction in abnormal pronation syndrome

The Authors analyse the clinical and radiographical results of 14 patients (16 feet) affected by hallux valgus (HV) in flexible abnormal pronation syndrome. Patients were treated by distal osteotomy of the first metatarsal bone and sub-talar arthroereisis in one stage. This treatment was chosen because HV is often associated with abnormal foot pronation. Patients were young and the sub-talar joints had good mobility. The protocol forecasts: X-ray study of the feet and post-surgery planning, day surgery admission, minimally invasive surgery and 5 weeks of immobilisation in a below-knee cast.     

Use of a percutaneous osteotomy with plate fixation in hallux valgus correction

Background

With hundreds of operative methods described for correction of hallux valgus we can state that the ideal surgical treatment is still controversial. The Bösch technique has been used as a percutaneous way of correcting hallux valgus deformities with the use of a pin fixation. The aim of this study is to evaluate a new method of fixation by using a percutaneous locking plate.

Surgical treatment of the hallux valgus through mini-approach

A mini-invasive surgery implies a diminution of the morbidity of the surgical procedure, which relies on three conditions: not only a reduction of the skin incision, but also a limited dissection applied to the approach and the preparation, and a surgical step resulting in as little bleeding, debris, heat and fibrosis as possible. The recent, rapid and varied evolution of the mini-invasive techniques, concerns all the surgical disciplines, and reflects the technical progress, the very prevailing concern for morbidity risk, competition and fashion phenomena. However, this evolution also attests to the excellence of the surgical techniques. In the surgery of the hallux valgus, we are less focused, on the correction methods, which are now reliable, and our main concern for perfection is centered on the reduction of the approaches. The technique we are reporting is only one of the possible procedures of mini-invasive surgery of the hallux valgus.     

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、...     

Hemiepiphysiodesis for juvenile hallux valgus deformity: A systematic review

BackgroundAmong the numerous surgical interventions for correcting hallux valgus deformity in skeletally immature patients, hemiepiphysiodesis is a simple technique with a low complication rate yet its effectiveness remains unclear. This systematic review evaluates hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal for treating juvenile hallux valgus (JHV) deformities with respect to radiological outcomes, postoperative clinical outcomes, and postoperative complications.MethodsEMBASE, MEDLINE, PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL) database were searched from inception to September 15th, 2022, for studies investigating hemiepephysiodesis for JHV and its effect on clinical and radiological outcomes. The search, data extraction and methodologic assessment were performed in duplicate for all included studies.ResultsSix studies out of 488 with a total of 147 feet in 85 patients were included in the final qualitative synthesis. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society hallux metatarsophalangeal interphalangeal scale (AOFAS Hallux MTP-IP scale) was used in two studies. The mean pooled preoperative score was 62.2 ± 8.9 and improved to 88.6 ± 4.8 postoperatively in 33 patients. All six studies reported significant improvement in the hallux valgus angle (HVA) from mean preoperative angle of 29.2° ± 3.7–23.8° ± 4.5° postoperatively, while the intermetatarsal angle (IMA) preoperative and postoperative means corrected from 13.9° ± 1.1–11.4° ± 1.2°, respectively. Out of 147 feet, 21 (14.2%) had reported complications including recurrence and need for revision surgery.ConclusionThis systematic review confirms that hemiepiphysiodesis of the first metatarsal in patients with JHV has improved clinical and radiological outcomes.Level of evidenceLevel IV, Systematic review     

The metatarsal double osteotomy in the correction of hallux valgus with mini-invasive techniques

The mini invasive corrective surgery of static disorders of the forefoot is an undisputable progress because of its decreased morbidity with a simplified functional postoperative follow-up. These indications have been limited for a long time to mild deformities due to the creation of simple basi-metatarsal osteotomies or sub capital osteotomies of the first metatarsal thus limiting a more generalised application of these techniques in the more compound feet conditions. The combination of these two osteotomies allows to envisage the reaxation of major deformity but they can also apply in cases of mild or moderate deformities with additional metatarsus varus and angular deviation of the de metatarsal head with a DMAA >6°. The application of this double osteotomy is however delicate if one complies with the very principle of the mini invasive surgery which aims at preserving the possibility to return to an immediate postoperative weight-bearing on the forefoot with a final simple setting of the corrections by a strapping bandage, thus excluding any osteosynthesis. The risk to have a “floating” bone segment is high between the two osteotomies, with a secondary fracture deformity and a loss of the correction. To avoid these hurdles, we complied with a precise surgical timing, and with some technical rules, which allowed us to achieve the final expected result.     

The treatment of hallux valgus with the mini-invasive technique

The Hallux Valgus is a pathology with multiple clinical symptoms, which should not be cured with a univocal surgical treatment: thus for each of these individual pathologies, we can propose an appropriate treatment. The surgical “mini-invasive” procedure can also find its place in this therapeutic arsenal and its indications should be clearly codified.     

可吸收螺钉在拇外翻畸形微创截骨术中的应用分析

目的:探讨可吸收螺钉在拇外翻畸形微创截骨术中的临床疗效。方法:回顾性分析自2019年1月至2020年1月收治的31例拇外翻患者的临床资料,根据术中使用螺钉不同分为可吸收螺钉组(17例)和钛合金空心螺钉组(14例)。其中可吸收螺钉组男1例,女16例;年龄32~72(54.53±12.12)岁;左侧6例,双侧5例,右侧6例;轻度1例,中度11例,重度5例;采用拇外翻微创截骨术+可吸收螺钉固定进行治疗。钛合金空心螺钉组男2例,女12例;年龄18~71(47.57±15.68)岁;左侧4例,双侧4例,右侧6例;轻度1例,中度9例,重度4例;采用拇外翻微创截骨术+钛合金空心螺钉固定进行治疗。观察两组患者并发症情况,分别于术前和术后12个月在足负重位X线片测量并比较两组患者拇外翻角(hallux valgus angle,HVA)和第1、2跖骨间角(intermetatarsal angle,IMA)变化情况,并比较术前和术后12个月美国足踝外科学会(American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society,AOFAS)拇趾关节评分系统和视觉模拟评分(visual analogue scale,VAS)。结果:31例患者获得随访,时间13~20(16.61±2.47)个月;可吸收钉组随访时间14~20(16.88±2.80)个月,钛合金空心钉组随访时间13~19(16.29±2.05)个月;两组随访时间比较差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。吸收螺钉组1例出现术口周围出现麻木;钛合金空心钉组3例出现并发症,其中术口周围麻木症状1例,内固定物刺激皮肤症状1例,复发1例;两组并发症比较,差异无统计学意义(χ²=1.651,P=0.199)。两组术前和术后12个月HVA、IMA比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。两组术前和术后12个月AOFAS评分、VAS比较,差异无统计学意义(P>0.05)。结论:与拇外翻微创截骨后使用钛合金空心螺钉进行固定相比,使用可吸收螺钉固定在影像学评价和功能评价上可以达到与钛合金空心螺钉固定水平相当的临床效果。     

The Endolog technique for moderate to severe hallux valgus treatment: Clinical and radiographic analysis of 194 patients

BackgroundEndolog is an intra-medullary titanium device used for a minimally-invasive hallux valgus correction. The aim of this study was to evaluate clinical and radiographic outcomes of this device.MethodsA retrospective study with a prospective data collection was conducted. Patients underwent to Endolog procedures from September 2009 to April 2017 were enrolled. Mild HV deformity (HVA ≤ 19° and IMA ≤ 13°) or associated procedure to Endolog technique were excluded. The radiological (HVA, IMA and PASA) and clinical (AOFAS score) pre and post-operative data were compared through Wilcoxon Signed-Rank test.Results194 feet (144 moderate and 50 severe HV) underwent HV correction respecting study’s criteria. AOFAS scores significantly improved from 31.0 ± 12.7 points preoperatively to 88.5 ± 8.0 at 24 months. Even all radiographic measurements significantly improved during 2 years’ follow-up. Only 6 patients experienced complications: 4 cases of HV recurrence and 2 cases of intolerance device-related pain.ConclusionsEndolog technique proved to be a valid option in the moderate-to-severe hallux valgus treatment, comparable to other surgical techniques described in literature.     

第3代微创拇外翻技术规范专家共识

《第3代微创拇外翻技术规范专家共识》是由中国医师协会骨科医师分会足踝基础与矫形外科学组、中国医师协会运动医学医师分会足踝专业学组、中国中西医结合学会骨伤科分会足踝专家委员会遵循循证医学证据和专家临床经验制定,为骨科医师提供第3代微创拇外翻技术规范的学术性指导建议,主要内容包括定义、手术指征、截骨技巧、术后康复和预后等。     

Minimally invasive surgery for severe hallux valgus in 106 feet

BackgroundThere is widespread variation in the optimal procedure for correction of severe hallux valgus deformity defined as hallux valgus angle (HVA) (≥40°) and/or 1–2 intermetatarsal angle (IMA) (≥20°). There is limited evidence investigating the clinical or radiological outcomes following treatment of severe hallux valgus deformity with third-generation minimally invasive chevron and Akin osteotomies (MICA).MethodsThis was a prospective observational single surgeon series of consecutive patients who underwent primary third-generation MICA with screw fixation for severe hallux valgus. The primary outcome was a validated patient reported outcome measure (PROM), the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ), assessed minimum 2 years following MICA. Secondary outcomes were radiographic deformity correction (assessed 6 weeks post-operatively), complication rates and other quality of life PROMs (EQ-5D and Visual Analogue Pain Scale).ResultsBetween September 2014 and November 2018, 106 consecutive feet (n = 78 patients; 73 female, 5 male) met the inclusion criteria. Prospectively collected pre-operative and 2 year PROM MOXFQ data was available for 86 feet (81.1%). At two years following surgery, the MOXFQ score significantly improved for the Pain, Walking and Standing and Social Interaction domains from 39.2 to 7.5, 38.2 to 5.9 and 48.6 to 5.5, respectively (p < 0.001). Pre- and 6 week post-operative radiographic data was available for all 106 feet. Mean IMA improved from 18.2° to 6.3° (p < 0.001) whilst mean HVA improved from 45.3° to 10.9° (p < 0.001). The complication rate was 18.8% and the screw removal rate was 5.6%.ConclusionThis study has demonstrated third-generation MICA for the treatment of severe hallux valgus deformity enables substantial deformity correction and is associated with significant improvements in clinical PROMs 2 years following surgery.     

Lateralising DMMO (MIS) for simultaneous correction of a pes adductus during surgical treatment of a hallux valgus

The surgical correction of a hallux valgus deformity presenting with a pes adductus has long proven to be a difficult undertaking. The medial shift of the metatarsal bones limits the scope for surgical correction and leads to inherently high reoccurrence rates. Current invasive treatments often give rise to profound soft tissue trauma and prolonged swelling, while requiring strict relief from weight-bearing in the affected foot.In this paper, it is aimed to introduce an easy and useful modification of the Distal Metatarsal Minimal-invasive Osteotomy (DMMO) to perform the effective, simultaneous correction of a pes adductus during surgical treatment of a hallux valgus. We followed-up 143 patients with a hallux valgus and simultaneous pes adductus deformity who underwent one of three additional interventions contemporaneous to the lateralising DMMO:

• 1.mini-open Lapidus arthrodesis (Hybrid LAP)
• 2.percutaneous, proximal MT 1 closing wedge-osteotomy (pCLW)
• 3.percutaneous Chevron and Akins (pCA)

The assessment of radiological and clinical outcomes after a follow-up period of 12-25 months showed a sustained and effective correction of the pes adductus with a well-aligned hallux. The surgery was characterised by a low incidence of postoperative complications and high patient satisfaction while allowing for pain-adapted, post-operative weight-bearing.Level of Clinical Evidence: 3.     

Revision surgeries for failed hallux valgus correction: A systematic review

BackgroundFailure of hallux valgus (HV) correction is not uncommon, and its management can be challenging. The available literature is not exhaustive. Therefore, we conducted a systematic review to investigate the current evidence on the role of revision surgery for failed HV correction, including clinical presentation, indications, surgical strategies and outcomes.Material and methodsThe present systematic review was performed according to the PRISMA guidelines. Pubmed, EMBASE, Google Scholar and Scopus online databases were accessed in November 2020. All the clinical studies on revision for failed HV correction were analysed, and only studies reporting quantitative data under the outcomes of interest were considered for inclusion.ResultsData from 20 studies (586 procedures) were retrieved. The HV angle, the intermetatarsal angle and the distal metatarsal articular angle were reduced of 17.8° (P < 0.001), 3.3° (P = 0.05) and 7.3° (P < 0.001) respectively. The American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society score improved of 24.7% (P < 0.001). The visual analogue scale improved by 40.8% (P < 0.001). Dorsiflexion and plantar flexion of the first metatarso-phalangeal joint remained similar to their preoperative values (P = 0.2 and P = 0.4, respectively). After revision surgery the following complications were further detected: recurrences 5.1% (30 of 586 patients), non-unions 4.1% (24/586), additional surgical procedures 8.7% (51 of 586 patients).ConclusionRevision surgery for failed primary HV correction can yield satisfying results. Accurate preoperative planning is necessary to try and identify the causes of failure, and address them appropriately.     

小切口斜行截断及楔形截骨术矫治(足母)外翻畸形

目的探讨第一跖骨头囊内楔形截骨术矫正跨外翻畸形的可行性。方法2000年9月-2005年12月，我们对蹲外翻足畸形行局部小切口，切除第一跖骨头内侧骨赘，在跖趾关节囊内完成跖骨头楔形截骨、跖骨头横向外侧移位和内侧关节囊收紧，矫正跨外翻畸形。结果每足手术时间25～30min，术中出血量5～10ml。249例随访6—24个月，平均15个月，跨外翻畸形完全矫正，优215足（86．3％），良29足（11．7％），差5足（2．0％），优良率98．0％，无并发症。结论小切口斜行截断及楔形截骨术矫治跨外翻畸形可行，创伤小，术后的外形和功能得到全面改善。