Open AccessA case‐controlled study of minimally invasive vs open hallux valgus surgery
Author(s) -
Curran Sarah,
Marudanayagam Ashok,
Beddard Laura,
Perera Anthony
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of foot and ankle research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.763
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 1757-1146
DOI - 10.1186/1757-1146-8-s1-a14
Subject(s) - medicine , forefoot , valgus , orthopedic surgery , osteotomy , surgery , ankle , first metatarsal , foot and ankle surgery , invasive surgery , fixation (population genetics) , complication , population , environmental health
Methodology This is a consecutive case series performed between 2009 and 2012. This includes the learning curve for minimally invasive surgery. All cases were performed by a single surgeon at two different sites, one centre where minimally invasive surgery is available and the other where it is not. The standard procedure in both centres is a modified Chevron osteotomy. Regardless of whether the osteotomy was performed open or minimally invasive two-screw fixation was performed. Retrospective analysis includes the intermetatarsal angle (IMA), hallux valgus angle (HVA), metatarsal 1 (M1) length, forefoot width and forefoot: hindfoot ratio. Clinical outcomes include the Manchester Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ), American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeons (AOFAS) questionniare, and assessment of complications.