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The Weil osteotomy of the lesser metatarsals: a clinical and pedobarographic follow-up study.

Abstract
The clinical results with pedobarographic analysis were assessed in 32 patients (59 metatarsals) who underwent a distal metatarsal shortening (Weil) osteotomy for either intractable plantar keratoses or chronically dislocated lesser metatarsal phalangeal joints. All patients had increased pressure under the involved metatarsal heads. Thirty three of the 59 metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints were chronically dislocated. At an average follow-up of 30 months, patients rated the result as excellent or good for 32 of the 37 feet (86%). The mean preoperative AOFAS score was 59 (maximum 100), which improved to 81 post-operatively. This difference is significant: p = 0.00001 (with t-test). Comparison of the pre and post-operative pedobarographic measurements showed a significant decreased load under the affected metatarsal heads (p = 0.05). A complete disappearance of the callus was noted under 44 operated metatarsals (75%) and partial disappearance under 12 metatarsals (20%). Two symptomatic transfer lesions occurred under an adjacent metatarsal head. Recurrent dislocations occurred in 5 joints (15%). While metatarsophalangeal joint range of motion was significantly diminished, toe strength was maintained. Average metatarsal shortening was 5.9 mm with no nonunions, delayed unions, or malunions. The Weil shortening osteotomy is a simple and reliable procedure which can effectively reduce the load under the lesser metatarsophalangeal joints and is helpful for the reduction of dorsally dislocated MTP joints.
AuthorsG Vandeputte, G Dereymaeker, A Steenwerckx, L Peeraer
JournalFoot & ankle international (Foot Ankle Int) Vol. 21 Issue 5 Pg. 370-4 (May 2000) ISSN: 1071-1007 [Print] United States
PMID10830653 (Publication Type: Clinical Trial, Comparative Study, Journal Article)
Topics
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Metatarsal Bones (physiopathology, surgery)
  • Metatarsophalangeal Joint (physiopathology, surgery)
  • Middle Aged
  • Osteotomy (methods)
  • Pain (etiology, physiopathology, surgery)
  • Pain Measurement
  • Prognosis
  • Range of Motion, Articular
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Weight-Bearing

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