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Opening Wedge Osteotomies for Correction of Hallux Valgus: A Review of Wedge Plate Fixation

W. Bret Smith, DO, MS*, Christopher F. Hyer, DPM, William T. DeCarbo, DPM, Gregory C. Berlet, MD, and Thomas H. Lee, MD

* To whom correspondence should be addressed. E-mail: wbsmithdo{at}yahoo.com.


  Abstract
Osteotomy of the proximal metatarsal for the correction of moderate to severe hallux valgus deformity is commonly performed. The purpose of this study is to review the early results of a technique for the correction of hallux valgus, an opening wedge osteotomy of the proximal first metatarsal with opening wedge plate fixation. A review was performed of the results of 47 patients (49 feet) who underwent correction of hallux valgus with proximal metatarsal opening wedge osteotomy. Allosteotomies were secured with platefixation on the medial side. Evaluation consisted of preoperative and postoperative radiographic as well as clinical evaluations. Mean corrections of 7° were achieved for the 1-2 intermetatarsal angles. Fourteen complications occurred, 6 of which involved mild hardware irritation and did not affect outcome. Four nonunions or delayed unions were identified. The authors find the opening wedge osteotomy of the proximal first metatarsal to be a technically straightforward procedure for correcting moderate to severe hallux valgus. The correction obtained is comparable to other described techniques.

First published on October 26, 2009
Foot & Ankle Specialist 2009, doi:10.1177/1938640009351239
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