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Boffeli T, Duelfer K. Predicting Postoperative Sagittal Plane Alignment of the Foot Using Intraoperative Simulated Weightbearing Lateral Imaging During Flatfoot Reconstructive Surgery: A Short-Term Retrospective Analysis. J Foot Ankle Surg 2021; 60:718-723. [PMID: 33893017 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2021.01.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/24/2020] [Revised: 01/21/2021] [Accepted: 01/22/2021] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The sagittal plane relationship of the hindfoot and midfoot joints is a primary determinant of proper alignment in flatfoot reconstructive surgery as assessed both clinically and on postoperative weightbearing (WB) lateral radiographs. The traditional approach to intraoperative radiographic imaging allows for accurate assessment of fixation placement but only a crude evaluation of final sagittal plane alignment. Surgeons employ various methods in an attempt to load the foot during lateral imaging. Skepticism exists regarding the ability of simulated WB fluoroscopy to predict the final outcome, and evidence is lacking to support this practice. A retrospective investigation was performed assessing the correlation of Meary's angle, calcaneal inclination angle, and calcaneal-1st metatarsal angle as demonstrated on intraoperative simulated WB lateral foot imaging to 10- week postoperative full WB lateral radiographs. A consistent simulated WB imaging protocol was used with 46 consecutive cases of flatfoot reconstruction in this analysis of secular trends. The average change in Meary's angle between intraoperative simulated WB and postoperative full WB was -1.09° with 89% of cases within ±5°. The average change in calcaneal-1st metatarsal angle between intraoperative simulated WB and full WB was -2.61° with 85% of cases within ±5°. The average change in calcaneal inclination angle between intraoperative simulated WB and full WB was -2.62° with 88% of cases within ±5°. These findings confirm the clinical utility of intraoperative simulated WB lateral imaging as a useful tool in predicting the postoperative sagittal plane alignment of the midfoot and rearfoot in patients undergoing flatfoot reconstructive surgery.
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- Troy Boffeli
- Director, Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program, Regions Hospital, HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN
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- Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgical Residency Program, Regions Hospital, HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN.
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Busch A, Wegner A, Haversath M, Brandenburger D, Jäger M, Beck S. First ray alignment in Lapidus arthrodesis - Effect on plantar pressure distribution and the occurrence of metatarsalgia. Foot (Edinb) 2020; 45:101686. [PMID: 33022578 DOI: 10.1016/j.foot.2020.101686] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2019] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/04/2020] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND Lapidus arthrodesis is an established treatment option for severe hallux valgus deformity especially in patients suffering from instability of the first tarsometatarsal joint. Surgery related metatarsalgia is known to be associated with persistent elevation of the first ray after realignment surgery. Nevertheless, detailed information on ideal positioning of the first ray in Lapidus surgery is missing so far. This study was designed to determine any correlations between radiographic and pedobarographic outcome following the Lapidus procedure with regard to clinical outcome and the occurrence of metatarsalgia. METHODS Thirty feet (28 patients) after Lapidus surgery were available for follow-up at 42.5±21.0 months. All subjects had radiographic and pedobarographic evaluation of the operated foot and patient satisfaction was recorded using questionnaires. RESULTS Metatarsalgia was associated with a poorer outcome in FADI and AOFAS scores (p<0.005). A lateral shift of plantar pressure distribution to the third metatarsal head in these cases could be observed. Although Lapidus surgery resulted in significant shortening of the first metatarsal, no correlation to the occurrence of metatarsalgia was detectable. Likewise, axial plane malalignment showed no influence, whereas elevation of the first ray was highly correlated to surgery related metatarsalgia (p=0.007). Subjects suffering from metatarsalgia had a higher BMI (body mass index), but its effect on metatarsalgia turned out not to be significant (p=0.090). CONCLUSION In Lapidus surgery realignment of the first metatarsal in the sagittal plane seems to be decisive for good clinical outcome. Failing to plantarflex the arthrodesis resulted in a lateral shift of plantar loading with overload of the lesser metatarsals and the occurrence of metatarsalgia.
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- André Busch
- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147 Essen, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Marien Hospital Muelheim, Contilia Gruppe, Kaiserstrasse 50, 45468 Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147 Essen, Germany; Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Marien Hospital Muelheim, Contilia Gruppe, Kaiserstrasse 50, 45468 Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics, Trauma and Reconstructive Surgery, St. Marien Hospital Muelheim, Contilia Gruppe, Kaiserstrasse 50, 45468 Muelheim an der Ruhr, Germany; Chair for Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Medicine, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45122 Essen, Germany
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery, University Hospital Essen, University of Duisburg-Essen, Hufelandstrasse 55, 45147 Essen, Germany; Sportsclinic Hellersen, Paulmannshoeher Strasse 17, 58515 Luedenscheid, Germany.
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Described in the early 1900s by Albrecht and Lapidus, the Lapidus procedure became an important tool in the armamentarium. With the increase of percutaneous techniques, the development of a percutaneous Lapidus seemed obvious.
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- Joel Vernois
- Sussex Orthopaedic NHS Treatment Centre, Lewes Road, Haywards Heath, West Sussex RH16 4EY, England; ICP, Clinique Blomet, 136bis rue Blomet, Paris 75015, France.
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- Montefiore Hospital, Hove, East Sussex, England; London Foot and Ankle Centre, Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth, 60 Grove End Road, London NW8 9NH, England
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- 2 rue Nègre-Vergne, Lot. Hermitage Est, Merignac 33700, France
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Boffeli TJ, Schnell KR. Cotton Osteotomy in Flatfoot Reconstruction: A Review of Consecutive Cases. J Foot Ankle Surg 2018; 56:990-995. [PMID: 28688712 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.04.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/03/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The Cotton osteotomy or opening wedge medial cuneiform osteotomy is a useful adjunctive flatfoot reconstructive procedure that is commonly performed; however, the outcomes are rarely reported owing to the adjunctive nature of the procedure. The Cotton procedure is relatively quick to perform and effectively corrects forefoot varus deformity after rearfoot fusion or osteotomy to achieve a rectus forefoot to rearfoot relationship. Proper patient selection is critical because the preoperative findings of medial column joint instability, concomitant hallux valgus deformity, or degenerative joint disease of the medial column might be better treated by arthrodesis of the naviculocuneiform or first tarsometatarsal joints. Procedure indications also include elevatus of the first ray, which can be a primary deformity in hallux limitus or an iatrogenic deformity after base wedge osteotomy for hallux valgus. We undertook an institutional review board-approved retrospective review of 32 consecutive patients (37 feet) who had undergone Cotton osteotomy as a part of flatfoot reconstruction. All but 1 case (2.7%) had radiographic evidence of graft incorporation at 10 weeks. No patient experienced graft shifting. Three complications (8.1%) were identified, including 2 cases with neuritis (5.4%) and 1 case of delayed union (2.7%) that healed with a bone stimulator at 6 months postoperatively. Meary's angle improved an average of 17.75°, from -17.24°± 8.00° to 0.51°± 3.81°, and this change was statistically significant (p < .01). The present retrospective series highlights our experience with the use of the Cotton osteotomy as an adjunctive procedure in flatfoot reconstructive surgery.
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- Troy J Boffeli
- Director, Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN
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- Second Year Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN.
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Boffeli TJ, Schnell KR. Cotton Osteotomy in Flatfoot Reconstruction: A Case Report Highlighting Surgical Technique and Modified Incision to Protect the Medial Dorsal Cutaneous Nerve. J Foot Ankle Surg 2017. [PMID: 28633796 DOI: 10.1053/j.jfas.2017.03.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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The Cotton osteotomy or opening wedge medial cuneiform osteotomy is a useful adjunctive flatfoot reconstructive procedure that is rarely performed in isolation. The Cotton procedure is relatively quick to perform and effectively corrects forefoot varus deformity after rearfoot fusion or osteotomy to achieve a rectus forefoot to rearfoot relationship. Proper patient selection is critical, because preoperative findings of medial column joint instability, concomitant hallux valgus deformity, or degenerative joint disease of the medial column might be better treated with arthrodesis of the naviculocuneiform or first tarsometatarsal joints. Procedure indications also include elevatus of the first ray, which can be a primary deformity in hallux limitus, or iatrogenic deformity after base wedge osteotomy in hallux valgus. We present the case of an adolescent patient who underwent flatfoot reconstruction, including Cotton osteotomy for correction of forefoot varus that was accentuated after double heel osteotomy. This case highlights our preferred procedure technique, including the use of a nerve-centric incision design. The use of an oblique dorsal medial incision is primarily intended to minimize the risk of trauma to the medial dorsal cutaneous nerve. At 20 months postoperatively for the right extremity and 12 months postoperatively for the left extremity, sensation remained intact, and the patient had not experienced any postoperative nerve symptoms. The patient had returned to playing sports without pain or restrictions.
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- Troy J Boffeli
- Director, Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN
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- Second Year Resident, Foot and Ankle Surgery Residency Program, Regions Hospital/HealthPartners Institute for Education and Research, St. Paul, MN.
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