Ashwin Chowdhary1, Lisca Drittenbass2, Richard Stern2, Mathieu Assal3. 1. Center for Surgery of the Foot & Ankle, Clinique La Colline, Av. de Beau-Séjour 6, Geneva 1206, Switzerland. Electronic address: ashwinchowdhary@hotmail.com. 2. Center for Surgery of the Foot & Ankle, Clinique La Colline, Av. de Beau-Séjour 6, Geneva 1206, Switzerland. 3. Center for Surgery of the Foot & Ankle, Clinique La Colline, Av. de Beau-Séjour 6, Geneva 1206, Switzerland; Faculté de Médecine, University of Geneva Medical Center, Rue Gabrielle-Perret-Gentil 4, Geneva 1205, Switzerland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Failed hallux valgus surgery may result in residual or recurrent hallux valgus, and as well transfer metatarsalgia. The present technical tip concerns the combination of fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and lengthening of the first metatarsal (MT) through a scarf osteotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six patients underwent the presented technique, all for the indication of failed hallux valgus surgery with shortening of the first MT and degenerative changes in the 1st MTP joint. RESULTS: Follow-up at six months revealed all patients had complete healing of the osteotomy and arthrodesis sites. They were all asymptomatic and fully active, completely satisfied with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Combined fusion of the first MTP joint and lengthening of the first MT through a scarf osteotomy results in an excellent outcome in patients with failed hallux valgus surgery with shortening of the first MT and degenerative changes in the 1st MTP joint.
BACKGROUND: Failed hallux valgus surgery may result in residual or recurrent hallux valgus, and as well transfer metatarsalgia. The present technical tip concerns the combination of fusion of the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint and lengthening of the first metatarsal (MT) through a scarf osteotomy. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Six patients underwent the presented technique, all for the indication of failed hallux valgus surgery with shortening of the first MT and degenerative changes in the 1st MTP joint. RESULTS: Follow-up at six months revealed all patients had complete healing of the osteotomy and arthrodesis sites. They were all asymptomatic and fully active, completely satisfied with the outcome. CONCLUSIONS: Combined fusion of the first MTP joint and lengthening of the first MT through a scarf osteotomy results in an excellent outcome in patients with failed hallux valgus surgery with shortening of the first MT and degenerative changes in the 1st MTP joint.