| Literature DB >> 32153308 |
Marta Santos Silva1, Ricardo Rodrigues-Pinto1,2,3,4, Luís H Barros1, Arnaldo Sousa1, José Muras3,4,5.
Abstract
Objective Historical results of arthroplasty of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1MTP) are relatively poor; however, improvements in the understanding of the normal foot biomechanics, implant materials and design currently make arthroplasty a reasonable option in appropriately selected patients. The present study aimed to compare the clinical and radiographic results of 1MTP arthrodesis and arthroplasty in the treatment of hallux rigidus and to present a rationale for patient selection for arthroplasty. Methods A total of 36 patients (38 feet) with hallux rigidus submitted to surgery (12 arthrodesis and 26 arthroplasties) were prospectively included in the study. Pain was assessed using the visual analogue scale (VAS) and the functional status was assessed using the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal (AOFAS-HMI) scale. Complications and radiographic results were also analyzed, and survival rates were calculated for both procedures. Results All of the patients reported significant improvement in pain and functional status after surgery. Patients submitted to arthroplasty had better functional results on the AOFAS-HMI scale (89.7 versus 65.7 points; p < 0.001) and better pain relief (VAS 1.6 versus 3.9 points; p = 0.002) when compared with the group submitted to arthrodesis. There was one case of infection in the arthroplasty group and 2 cases of pseudarthrosis in the arthrodesis group. Conclusion Arthrodesis provides pain relief and satisfactory results but alters the biomechanics of gait. Like arthrodesis, arthroplasty improves pain significantly, being a more physiological alternative to preserve the biomechanics of the foot. While the two surgical methods yielded good clinical results, selected patients submitted to arthroplasty had better clinical scores and lower revision rates.Entities:
Keywords: arthrodesis; arthroplasty; comparative study; hallux rigidus; joint replacement
Year: 2020 PMID: 32153308 PMCID: PMC7051855 DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1700815
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Rev Bras Ortop (Sao Paulo) ISSN: 0102-3616
Fig. 1Intraoperative photograph of 1MTP replacement showing correct fit of the implants.
Demographics of patients submitted to arthrodesis and to arthroplasty
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Arthrodesis (
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Arthroplasty (
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| Gender | 10 female (83.3%) | 16 female (61.15%) | 0.179 |
| Age | 57.6 (50–70) | 63.5 (59–83) | 0.005 |
| Follow-up | 40.1 (31–70) | 80.7 (26–110) | <0.001 |
Pre- and post- operative AOFAS-HMI and VAS scores in patients submitted to arthrodesis and to arthroplasty
| SCORES |
Arthrodesis (
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Arthroplasty (
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| Preop | Postop |
| Preop | Postop |
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| AOFAS-HMI | 40.2 (37–50) | 65.7 (55–77) | < 0.001 | 43.2 (34.1–53.1) | 89.7 (67–100) | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
| VAS | 7.8 (5–10) | 3.9 (0–6) | < 0.001 | 8.0 (5–10) | 1.6 (0–3) | < 0.001 | .002 |
Abbreviations: AOFAS-HMI, American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal score; VAS, visual analogue scale.
*(arthrodesis versus arthroplasty at last follow-up).
Fig. 2Survival curves of arthroplasty and arthrodesis.
Fig. 3Pre- and postoperative X-ray images of a 62 year old man with hallux rigidus submitted to arthrodesis with crossed-screws. ( A ) Preoperative standing anteroposterior X-ray; ( B ) Preoperative standing lateral X-ray; ( C ) Postoperative standing AP X-ray 2 years after surgery; ( D ) Postoperative standing lateral X-ray 2 years after surgery.
Fig. 4Pre- and postoperative X-ray images of a 58 year old woman with hallux rigidus submitted to 1MTP arthroplasty. ( A ) Preoperative standing anteroposterior X-ray; ( B ) Preoperative standing lateral X-ray; ( C ) Postoperative standing anteroposterior X-ray 3 years after surgery; ( D ) Postoperative standing lateral X-ray 3 years after surgery.
Fig. 1Fotografia intraoperatória da artroplastia de 1MTP mostrando o encaixe correto dos implantes.
Dados demográficos dos pacientes submetidos a artrodese e a artroplastia
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Artrodese (
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Artroplastia (
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| Sexo | 10 mulheres (83,3%) | 16 mulheres (61,15%) | 0,179 |
| Idade (anos) | 57,6 (50–70) | 63,5 (59–83) | 0,005 |
| Acompanhamento (meses) | 40,1 (31–70) | 80,7 (26–110) | < 0,001 |
Pontuações pré e pós-operatórias de AOFAS-HMI e VAS em pacientes submetidos à artrodese e à artroplastia
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Artrodese (
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Artroplastia (
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| Pré-operatório | Pós-operatório |
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| AOFAS-HMI | 40,2 (37–50) | 65,7 (55–77) | < 0,001 | 43,2 (34,1–53,1) | 89,7 (67–100) | < 0,001 | < 0,001 |
| VAS | 7,8 (5–10) | 3,9 (0–6) | < 0,001 | 8,0 (5–10) | 1,6 (0–3) | < 0,001 | 0,002 |
Abreviações: AOFAS-HMI, Pontuação American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society Hallux Metatarsophalangeal-Interphalangeal; VAS, escala visual analógica.
*(comparação entre artrodese e artroplastia na última consulta de acompanhamento).
Fig. 2Curvas de sobrevida da artroplastia e da artrodese.
Fig. 3Imagens radiográficas pré- e pós-operatórias de um homem de 62 anos de idade com hallux rigidus submetido à artrodese com parafusos cruzados. ( A ) Radiografia pré-operatória em incidência anteroposterior com o paciente em pé; ( B ) Radiografia pré-operatória em incidência em perfil com o paciente em pé; ( C ) Radiografia pós-operatória em incidência anteroposterior com o paciente em pé, 2 anos após a cirurgia; ( D ) Radiografia pós-operatória em incidência em perfil com o paciente em pé, 2 anos após a cirurgia.
Fig. 4Imagens radiográficas pré- e pós-operatórias de uma mulher de 58 anos de idade com hallux rigidus submetida à artroplastia de 1MTP. ( A ) Radiografia pré-operatória em incidência anteroposterior com a paciente em pé; ( B ) Radiografia pré-operatória em incidência em perfil com a paciente em pé; ( C ) Radiografia pós-operatória em incidência anteroposterior com a paciente em pé, 3 anos após a cirurgia; ( D ) Radiografia pós-operatória em incidência em perfil com a paciente em pé, 3 anos após a cirurgia.