| Abstract | Nineteen distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy operations were performed in 13 patients with painful bunionette. The average duration of follow-up was 7.1 years. Mean forefoot score improved from 35.8 points to 73.9 points out of a possible 75 points. Intermetatarsal 4-5 angle, metatarsophalangeal 5 angle, and forefoot width improved significantly. Overall results were considered good in 17 feet and fair in 2; there were no failures. Complications were transfer metatarsalgia (1 foot) and wound infection (1 foot). Distal chevron fifth metatarsal osteotomy is effective treatment for symptomatic bunionette. |
| Authors | H B Kitaoka, A D Holiday Jr, D C Campbell 2nd
(Affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota 55905.)
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| Journal | Foot & ankle
(Foot Ankle)
Vol. 12
Issue 2
Pg. 80-5
(Oct 1991)
ISSN: 0198-0211 UNITED STATES |
| PMID | 1773999
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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| Topics |
- Adult
- Aged
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Hallux Valgus
(radiography, surgery)
- Humans
- Joint Instability
(etiology)
- Male
- Metatarsophalangeal Joint
(pathology, radiography, surgery)
- Metatarsus
(pathology, radiography, surgery)
- Middle Aged
- Osteotomy
(methods)
- Patient Satisfaction
- Postoperative Complications
(etiology)
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