Distal Chevron metatarsal osteotomy for bunionette.

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
• Journal: Foot & ankle (Foot Ankle) Vol. 12 Issue 2 Pg. 80-5 (Oct 1991) ISSN: 0198-0211 [Print] United States
• PMID: 1773999 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Follow-Up Studies
• Hallux Valgus (diagnostic imaging, surgery)
• Humans
• Joint Instability (etiology)
• Male
• Metatarsophalangeal Joint (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Metatarsus (diagnostic imaging, pathology, surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Osteotomy (methods)
• Patient Satisfaction
• Postoperative Complications (etiology)
• Radiography