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Weil osteotomy for the treatment of grade III hallux rigidus: a case series
Vol 34, Issue 4S3, 2020
Abstract
Hallux rigidus (HR) is one of the most common pathologies of the forefoot. The conservative treatment is indicated for early stages, while surgical treatment is required for advanced osteoarthritis and rigidity. Surgical treatment of advanced stages of HR is still controversial and includes joint-destructive procedures such as arthrodesis and arthroplasty, Weil osteotomy for decompression of the joint space may be a safe and effective procedure for the treatment of grade III HR. Twenty-four patients that underwent Weil osteotomy for Grade III HR were retrospectively Articleed. American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Score (AOFAS), ROM and a subjective 5-point satisfaction scale were evaluated preoperatively, at 1 year, and at a minimum follow-up of 2 years. Joint space width and metatarsal length were assessed through radiographic examination preoperatively, immediately postoperatively and at 2 years follow up. AOFAS score was 45.1±3.9 preoperatively, 84.9±6.4 at 1 year and 73.7±6.2 at two years of follow up. All patients were satisfied with the procedure at 2 years follow up. Mean ROM increased from 35.1° (range, 10°- 50°) preoperatively to 80.3° (range, 60°-90°) at 1 year. Mean dorsiflexion increased from 5° (range 0° to 10°) preoperatively to 15° (range 7° to 23°) at 1 year. Both total ROM and dorsiflexion values remained constant at 2 years. The joint space was 0.5±0.9 mm preoperatively, 2.0±1.9 mm at 1 year and 1.5±1.2 mm at 2 years. The average metatarsal shortening was 2±1.4 mm. Weil osteotomy alone can be beneficial for the treatment of patients affected by advanced HR. It can improve clinical and radiological outcomes at 2 years follow up in a series of patients affected by grade III HR. Therefore, the sliding oblique osteotomy represent a valid alternative to delay more aggressive procedures.
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Medical Genetics, University of Torino Medical School, Italy

Department of Biomedical, Surgical and Dental Sciences, University of Milan, Italy