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Artioli E, Mazzotti A, Zielli SO, Arceri A, Cassanelli E, Pilla F, Faldini C. First metatarsophalangeal joint arthroscopy: Unearthing clinical evidence - A systematic review. Surgeon 2024; 22:e141-e147. [PMID: 38688824 DOI: 10.1016/j.surge.2024.04.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2023] [Accepted: 04/15/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024]
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PURPOSE Arthroscopy of the first metatarsophalangeal joint (1 MTP) has gained increasing attention in the last two decades. Despite numerous studies describing the surgical technique, only a few provide clinical or radiological outcome data. This systematic review aimed to analyze studies presenting objectively measurable clinical outcomes of patients who underwent 1 MTP arthroscopy as the primary procedure, categorizing results by indication pathology. METHODS Following PRISMA guidelines, PubMed and Cochrane databases were searched for studies reporting outcomes of primary 1 MTP arthroscopy, regardless of underlying pathology. The selected articles were thoroughly assessed to extract data regarding the demographics of included patients, pathology, preoperative and postoperative clinical and radiological outcomes, complications, and reinterventions. RESULTS Fourteen articles, involving 405 patients (419 halluces), were included. Common indications were hallux valgus and hallux rigidus. Notably, Hallux Valgus Angle improved from 28.9° to 12.7°, and Intermetatarsal Angle improved from 13.8° to 9.2°, where reported. In hallux rigidus patients, range of motion increased from 25.15° to 71.3° post-surgery. Temporary or permanent sensory loss occurred in 3% of treated halluces, with 4.28% requiring reoperation. CONCLUSIONS Evidence on 1 MTP arthroscopy as the primary procedure is limited. It is most effective for hallux rigidus, while in hallux valgus cases, it can achieve satisfactory angular corrections but has a relatively high recurrence and reoperation rate. Although this technique is generally safe, further research should compare it with traditional surgical approaches to provide comprehensive insights. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE IV.
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- Elena Artioli
- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40123 Bologna, Italy.
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy
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- IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Via Giulio Cesare Pupilli 1, 1st Orthopaedic and Traumatologic Clinic, 40136, Bologna, Italy; Department of Biomedical and Neuromotor Sciences, University of Bologna, 40123 Bologna, Italy
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Kaplan DJ, Chen JS, Colasanti CA, Dankert JF, Kanakamedala A, Hurley ET, Mercer NP, Stone JW, Kennedy JG. Needle Arthroscopy Cheilectomy for Hallux Rigidus in the Office Setting. Arthrosc Tech 2022; 11:e385-e390. [PMID: 35256980 PMCID: PMC8897605 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2021.11.005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/18/2021] [Accepted: 11/08/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Hallux rigidus is a progressive degenerative process of the first metatarsophalangeal joint characterized by altered joint mechanics and formation of dorsal osteophytes. Cheilectomy is the preferred operative intervention at early stages. Technologic advances, patient preference, and cost considerations combine to stimulate the development of minimally invasive and in-office interventions. This Technical Note highlights our technique for needle arthroscopy cheilectomy for hallux rigidus, which can be used either in the operating room or in the wide-awake office setting.
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- Daniel J Kaplan
- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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- Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S.A
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- NYU Langone Health, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, New York, New York, U.S.A
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Great Toe Metatarsophalangeal Joint Arthroscopy: Simple Technique for Painful Nonunion. Arthrosc Tech 2021; 10:e1067-e1071. [PMID: 33981552 PMCID: PMC8085319 DOI: 10.1016/j.eats.2020.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/15/2020] [Accepted: 12/06/2020] [Indexed: 02/03/2023] Open
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Great toe metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ) arthroscopy was first described as a viable technique for a multitude of first MTPJ pathologies in the early 1970s; however, with improving arthroscopic technique and technology, these indications will continue to expand. Arthroscopy of the first MTPJ has increasingly become a new pursuit for foot and ankle specialists. Therefore, we have proposed a simple technique and illustration from our operating room setup to traction and to our procedural technique to make great toe arthroscopy simple and reproducible for arthroscopic foot and ankle surgeons.
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Drobnič M, Vannini F, Kon E, Dulić O, Kecojević V, Andor B, Altschuler N, Robinson D. Treatment of hallux rigidus by a novel bi-phasic aragonite-based implant: results of a two year multi-centre clinical trial. INTERNATIONAL ORTHOPAEDICS 2020; 45:1033-1041. [PMID: 33184685 DOI: 10.1007/s00264-020-04872-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/27/2020] [Accepted: 11/03/2020] [Indexed: 01/18/2023]
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PURPOSE The two year results of a multi-centre clinical trial were examined to evaluate surgical treatment of hallux rigidus using a novel, bi-phasic, biodegradable, and cell-free aragonite-based scaffold (Agili-C™, CartiHeal Ltd, Israel). METHODS Twenty patients with moderate-to-severe hallux rigidus were recruited. After thorough metatarsophalangeal joint (MTPJ-1) debridement, the scaffolds were implanted into the defect centre. Eight patients received concomitant osteotomy. Treatment outcome was followed clinically (Pain VAS, FAAM-ADL, FAAM-Sport, AOFAS-HMIS, maximum active range of extension ROM-EXT, and flexion ROM-FLEX), and by medical imaging, at six month intervals for two years. Adverse events were recorded throughout the study follow-up period. RESULTS Significant clinical improvement over time was observed in all evaluated parameters (screening to final evaluation averages: Pain VAS 59 to 26, FAAM-ADL 57 to 77, FAAM-Sport 39 to 66, AOFAS-HMIS 51 to 81, ROM-EXT 18° to 36°), except for ROM-FLEX. Radiographs showed stable MTPJ-1 width over the two years in 17/18 cases (94%). MRI demonstrated progressive implant biodegradation, coupled with articular cartilage and subchondral bone regeneration, with a repair tissue defect fill of 75-100% in 14/17 (82%) subjects at their final visit. Revision surgery with implant removal was performed in two patients. CONCLUSION Bi-phasic, osteochondral, biodegradable, aragonite-based scaffold demonstrated positive clinical outcome and a good safety profile in the treatment of medium-to-advanced hallux rigidus. According to the medical imaging, this implant has the potential to restore the entire osteochondral unit of metatarsal head.
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- Matej Drobnič
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Zaloška ulica 9, SI-1000, Ljubljana, EU, Slovenia. .,Chair of Orthopedics, Medical Faculty, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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- Clinic 1, Orthopedic Institute Rizzoli, Bologna University, Bologna, Italy
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- Humanitas Clinical and Research Center - IRCCS, Milan, Italy.,Department of Biomedical Sciences, Humanitas University, Milan, Italy.,Department of Traumatology, Orthopedics and Disaster Surgery, Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, Moscow, Russia
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- Department for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia.,Medical Faculty, University of Novi Sad, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department for Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology, Clinical Center of Vojvodina, Novi Sad, Serbia
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- Department of Orthopedics, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
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- Faculty of Medicine, Hasharon Hospital Affiliated to Tel Aviv University, Petah Tikwa, Israel
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Angthong C, Rajbhandari P, Handoyo HR. Minimally invasive surgery versus an arthroscopic procedure for the first metatarsophalangeal arthrodesis: A comparative study of the effectiveness and safety profile. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND TRAUMATOLOGY 2020; 31:497-501. [PMID: 32960347 DOI: 10.1007/s00590-020-02788-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/18/2020] [Accepted: 09/01/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION First metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis is a common procedure for treating degeneration in the MTP joint. Open arthrodesis is a conventional procedure that provides acceptable results but is more invasive than minimally invasive or arthroscopic arthrodesis. However, little is known about the different outcomes between minimally invasive surgery (MIS) and arthroscopic surgery (AS) for MTP arthrodesis. This study was performed to compare the outcomes of the first MTP joint preparation for arthrodesis regarding the effectiveness of articular surface preparation and safety between MIS and the arthroscopic procedure in cadaveric specimens. METHODS Sixteen cadaveric feet were collected in this study from eight cadavers. The potential exclusion criteria were significantly decomposed or deformed joint. All feet were randomly allocated into two groups, eight feet for the MIS (under fluoroscopic control) group and eight feet for the arthroscopic group. One foot in the AS group was excluded because the position of an arthroscopic portal was incorrect. All feet were operated on by four fellowship-trained foot and ankle orthopedic surgeons who also had prior clinical experience with the arthroscopic and minimal invasive procedure. Following a complete procedure in each specimen, all feet were dissected and the areas of joint preparation on the metatarsal and phalangeal sides were recorded via photography and the ImageJ program. Injury to the adjacent structure was noted in each specimen. All data were analyzed via the IBM SPSS program version 22 and GraphPad to compare the outcomes between the two groups. RESULTS The average age of the cadavers was 68.6 ± 12.3 years. The average areas of joint preparation on the metatarsal and phalangeal sides were 136.97 and 99.08 mm2, respectively. The average areas of joint preparation on the metatarsal sides were 154.26 and 117.21 mm2 in the MIS and arthroscopic groups, respectively (p value = 0.353). The average areas of joint preparation on the phalangeal sides were 82.46 and 118.08 mm2 in the MIS and arthroscopic groups, respectively (p value = 0.151). Regarding the ratio of prepared area/mean estimated fusion contact area, there was no significant difference of a ratio on metatarsal side with p value as 0.285. However, a higher level of ratio on phalangeal side was found in the arthroscopic group with p value as 0.085. For the safety profiles, the rate of adjacent injury was insignificantly higher in the MIS group (37.5%) than the arthroscopic group (0%) (p value = 0.20). All injuries were found at the extensor hallucis longus tendon. CONCLUSIONS There were no significant differences of the effectiveness of articular surface preparation between the MIS and arthroscopic groups. However, the arthroscopic procedure seemed to provide higher rate of prepared surface area on phalangeal side and be safer to the adjacent structures than MIS for this arthrodesis.
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- Chayanin Angthong
- Department of Orthopaedics, Faculty of Medicine, Thammasat University, Pathum Thani, Thailand. .,Faculty of Medicine, King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang, Bangkok, Thailand.
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Manmohan Memorial Teaching Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Surabaya Orthopedi and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine Widya Mandala Catholic University, Surabaya, Indonesia
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McKissack H, Alexander B, Viner GC, Abyar E, Andrews NA, Shah A. Joint Preparation and Ray Shortening in Arthroscopic Versus Open First Metatarsophalangeal Fusion: A Cadaver Study. Cureus 2020; 12:e9633. [PMID: 32923234 PMCID: PMC7478926 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.9633] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/09/2020] [Accepted: 08/09/2020] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Purpose This study compares the amount of joint preparation and first ray shortening following first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint fusion utilizing open conical reaming versus arthroscopic technique. Methods Ten below-knee cadaver specimens were randomly assigned to undergo either open or arthroscopic first MTP fusion. Following fixation, first ray length measurements were obtained from pre-operative and post-operative radiographs and were used to determine first ray shortening. Additionally, the ratio of first ray length to second ray length was calculated both pre-operatively and post-operatively and compared between the two approaches. All ankles were then completely dissected, and prepared surface areas were demarcated. ImageJ photo analysis software (National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, MD, USA) was used to calculate the percentage of prepared and unprepared cartilage of each articular surface of each specimen. Results Overall, the open approach resulted in 99.3% ± 1.6% joint surface preparation, whereas the arthroscopic approach yielded 92.9% ± 7.2% (p = 0.089). On average, the head of the first metatarsal was significantly more prepared with the use of the open approach (99.5% ± 1.1%) than with the arthroscopic approach (96.6% ± 1.5%) (p = 0.008). However, with respect to the base of the phalanx, the average difference in preparation between the arthroscopic approach and the open approach was not statistically significant (90.0% ± 12.8% vs. 99.0% ± 2.2%; p = 0.160). The average amount of first ray shortening in the arthroscopic approach was 2.2 ± 1.8 mm compared to 2.1 ± 3.2 mm in the open approach (p = 0.934). The average change in the first to second ray length ratio was 0.02 for both approaches (p = 0.891). Conclusion Arthroscopic first MTP fusion can be used to achieve joint preparation comparable to open technique while maintaining first ray length.
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- Haley McKissack
- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, USA
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Fuld RS, Kumparatana P, Kelley J, Anderson N, Baldini T, Younger ASE, Hunt KJ. Biomechanical Comparison of Low-Profile Contoured Locking Plate With Single Compression Screw to Fully Threaded Compression Screws for First MTP Fusion. Foot Ankle Int 2019; 40:836-844. [PMID: 30880450 DOI: 10.1177/1071100719837524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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BACKGROUND Open metatarsophalangeal (MTP) arthrodesis using locked plates produces good clinical outcomes. However, arthroscopic fusion with new-generation fully threaded compression screws is emerging as an alternative. The purpose of this study was to compare low-profile contoured locked plates with fully threaded compression screws for first MTP fusion, in a biomechanical cadaveric model. METHODS The first rays of 8 matched pairs of fresh frozen cadaveric feet underwent dissection and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scanning to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The "plate" group was prepared with cup-and-cone reamers, and fixation of the MTP joint with 1 compression screw and low-profile dorsal locked plate. The matched-pair "screws" group was prepared through a simulated arthroscopic technique, achieving fixation with 2 new-generation fully threaded compression screws. The plantar MTP gap was recorded with an extensometer during 250 000 90-N cyclic loads followed by a single load to failure. RESULTS The screw group demonstrated significantly greater stiffness, 31.6 N/mm (plates) and 51.7 N/mm (screws) (P = .0045). There was no significant difference in plantar gapping or load to failure, 198.6 N (plates) and 290.1 N (screws) (P = .2226). Stiffness and load to failure were highly correlated to BMD for the screw group, r =0.79 and r = 0.94, respectively, but less so for the plate group, r = 0.36 and r = 0.62, respectively. The maximum metatarsal head height measured on the lateral view was strongly correlated with load to failure for both the plate- and screw-only groups (r > 0.9). CONCLUSION These data demonstrate that hallux MTP arthrodesis utilizing fully threaded compression screws had similar plantar gapping and load to failure when compared with the low-profile locking plate, but with significantly more stiffness. These results support an increased role of fully threaded screws for MTP arthrodesis using either the arthroscopic or open technique. However, with decreased BMD plate fixation may remain the better fixation choice. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Our data suggest that with regard to construct stability, fully threaded headless compression screws may be just as effective as low-profile locking plates, but BMD and MTP joint fluoroscopic measurements should be considered in the decision-making process for fixation.
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- Richard S Fuld
- 1 Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- 1 Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- 1 Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- 1 Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- 2 Orthopedics Biomechanics Laboratory, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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- 3 Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, USA
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- 1 Department of Orthopedics, University of Colorado, Aurora, CO, USA
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Ultrasound-guided arthroscopic management of hallux rigidus. Wideochir Inne Tech Maloinwazyjne 2016; 11:144-148. [PMID: 27829936 PMCID: PMC5095280 DOI: 10.5114/wiitm.2016.62811] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2016] [Accepted: 09/15/2016] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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Introduction The use of metatarso-phalangeal joint arthroscopy in the treatment of osteochondritis dissecans was first described in 1988. The technique produces good results. However, it can be difficult to enter a joint when it is deformed by degenerative disease. Sonography is a modern visualisation modality which can be used in orthopaedic surgery. Aim To describe a method of intraoperative sonographic navigation during first metatarso-phalangeal joint arthroscopy. Material and methods The modality was used in 3 patients. The joint was visualised in the ultrasound scanner. After confirming the intra-articular position of the guide needle, a medial portal was established. The procedure started with the removal and vaporisation of the hypertrophic synovium. Gradual resection of the osteophytes was then carried out. The procedure was terminated after the ultrasound image showed that a smooth upper surface of the metatarsal head had been achieved. Results All 3 patients were satisfied with the procedure and function of the treated feet. Average surgery time was 81 min. No complications were found. Conclusions Mini-invasive treatment of hallux rigidus with sonography-guided arthroscopic cheilectomy appears to be a reproducible procedure leading to good clinical results. We encourage surgeons familiar with ultrasound visualisation of the joints to use the technique described in this paper in the arthroscopic treatment of hallux rigidus.
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