Search by Topic / Keyword...
pedsortho.com
(702) 333-7000
1 Breakthrough Way, Las Vegas NV 89135
4425 S. Pecos Rd. Ste. 6, Las Vegas NV 89121
Topic:
Hallux Valgus
Issue:
Category:
Developmental
Title:
Great Toe Interphalangeal Fusion for Hallux Valgus Interphalangeus Deformity in Young Patients
Author:
Westberry, David E. MD; Shull, Emily R. PhD; Layton, Branum BS
Journal:
Journal of Pediatric Orthopaedics
Date:
March 2024
Reference:
44(3): p 179-183, DOI: 10.1097/BPO.0000000000002580
Level Of Evidence:
IV
# of Patients:
27 patients (31 feet)
Study Type:
Retrospective case series
Location:
Not specified
Summary:
This study evaluated the outcomes of great toe interphalangeal joint fusion in young patients with hallux valgus interphalangeus deformity, focusing on radiographic outcomes, indications for surgery, and clinical complications.
Methods:
Intervention: Fusion of the great toe interphalangeal (IP) joint using either Kirschner wire or retrograde cannulated screw fixation. Outcome Measures: Radiographic outcomes: hallux valgus angle, IP angle, and intermetatarsal angle. Clinical outcomes: pain, deformity, patient satisfaction, need for revision procedures, and hardware removal.
Exclusions:
Not specified
Results:
The average age at surgery was 14.9 years with a mean follow-up of 35.2 months. Common indications for surgery were pain and deformity. The most frequent surgical fixation methods were retrograde cannulated screws (24 cases) and Kirschner wire (7 cases). A total of 55 concomitant procedures were performed on 21 feet (68%) for additional foot/toe deformities. Successful fusion was achieved in 30 of 31 toes. Significant improvement in the IP angle (P < 0.001), with minimal change in hallux valgus angle (P = 0.24) and intermetatarsal angle (P = 0.03). High patient satisfaction (94.1%) due to improved toe position and reduced pain. The most common complication was hardware-related issues, particularly with screws, which may require hardware removal.
Conclusions:
Hallux valgus interphalangeus in young patients can be successfully managed with great toe IP joint fusion. Both screw fixation and Kirschner wire fixation provided similar outcomes. Hardware-related issues were common with screws, necessitating awareness of potential hardware removal. Surgery led to significant improvement in IP angle, with minimal impact on hallux valgus and intermetatarsal angles.
Relevance:
Limitations:
Perspective: