Lesser metatarsal V-osteotomy for chronic intractable plantar keratosis. Retrospective analysis of 40 procedures.

Abstract

The authors studied 40 V-osteotomies of the lesser metatarsal performed for chronic intractable plantar keratosis. They discuss the effectiveness of the V-osteotomy for this deformity as well as other findings such as whether or not fixation of the osteotomy yields a better result (i.e., a lower incidence of complications). The results show that the V-osteotomy had limited effectiveness for this condition and resulted in a high complication rate.

• Authors: J Pontious, G D Lane, J C Moritz, W Martin
• Journal: Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association (J Am Podiatr Med Assoc) Vol. 88 Issue 7 Pg. 323-31 (Jul 1998) ISSN: 8750-7315 [Print] United States
• PMID: 9680768 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Chronic Disease
• Foot Dermatoses (diagnostic imaging, surgery, therapy)
• Humans
• Keratosis (diagnostic imaging, surgery, therapy)
• Metatarsal Bones (surgery)
• Middle Aged
• Osteotomy (adverse effects, methods)
• Radiography
• Recurrence
• Retrospective Studies