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Treatment of Metatarsalgia after a Surgery (수술 후 중족골통의 치료)

  • Chun, Dong-il
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.24 no.1
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    • pp.9-13
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    • 2020
  • Metatarsalgia is a generalized term used to describe forefoot pain. The possible etiologies can range from direct to indirect pathologies. Metatarsalgia has several causes. This paper evaluates the recent literature to provide an in-depth review of metatarsalgia after forefoot surgery.

Lesser Metatarsal Osteotomies for Metatarsalgia (중족골통에서의 소족지 중족 절골술)

  • Lee, Seung-Yeol;Chung, Jin-Wha
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.83-87
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    • 2017
  • Metatarsalgia means the pain under the lesser metatarsal heads. The many causes of metatarsalgia can be categorized into three groups: local disease in the region, altered forefoot biomechanics, and systemic disease affecting the region. Surgical options need to be considered if nonsurgical treatment fails. The metatarsal osteotomies are designed primarily to reduce the weightbearing forces on the metatarsal head by elevating or shortening the metatarsal. Many lesser metatarsal osteotomies have been described, and their success depends on many factors. Regardless of the method employed, it is important to maintain or restore the metatarsal cascade to maintain an even pressure under the lesser metatarsal heads and prevent transfer lesions. The surgeon must understand the effects of the metatarsal osteotomy on the forefoot patho-biomechanics and decide, using a combination of clinical examinations and imaging, whether the desired effect of the osteotomy is to shorten or elevate the metatarsal head or both.

Modified Scarf Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus with Lesser Metatarsalgia (소족지 중족골통을 동반한 무지 외반증에서의 변형 스카프 절골술)

  • Chung, Jin-Wha;Jung, Hyun-Woo;Chu, In-Tak
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.12 no.2
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    • pp.134-139
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    • 2008
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the radiological and clinical results of modified scarf osteotomy for hallux valgus with lesser metatarsalgia. Materials and Methods: Total 19 patients (24 feet) were reviewed by medical records and radiographs. All patients were female and the mean age at the time of operation was 46.4 years. The mean follow-up time was 14.8 months. We modified original scarf osteotomy by adding the procedure of closing wedge osteotomy at the medial side of distal fragment for achieving of the supination of the first metatarsal head. Additionally, Akin osteotomy of the first proximal phalanx was done in 16 patients (20 feet) and no lesser metatarsal operation was done. First-second intermetatarsal, hallux valgus and distal metatarsal articular angles were analyzed radiologically before and after the operation. And 3-dimensional CT was used to evaluate the supination of the first metatarsal head. Clinical results were assessed by American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and persistence of lesser metatarsalgia. Results: First-second intermetatarsal and hallux valgus angles were reduced from the mean pre-operative values of $14.2^{\circ}$ and $32.5^{\circ}$ to $8^{\circ}$ and $12.5^{\circ}$, respectively, 12 months after the operation. And the supination of the first metatarsal head was confirmed by 3-dimensional CT. The mean AOFAS score improved from 41.4 points pre-operatively to 87.2 points at follow-up. Lesser metatarsalgia still remained in 2 patients (2 feet). Conclusion: Modified scarf osteotomy would be an effective surgical procedure, especially, for achieving downward displacement and supination of the first metatarsal head in hallux valgus with lesser metatarsalgia.

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Cause of Metatarsalgia (중족통의 원인)

  • Gwak, Heui Chul;Ha, Dong Jun
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.21 no.3
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    • pp.79-82
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    • 2017
  • Metatarsalgia is one of the most common causes of patients complaining of pain in their feet. This pain is the plantar forefoot, including the second to fourth metatarsal heads and arises from either mechanical or iatrogenic causes. On the other hand, it is frequently accompanied by a deformity of the toes as well as of the first and fifth rays. The pain has a variety of causes, and sometimes the cause is difficult to distinguish. The variability of possible causative factors necessitates an individualized approach to treatment. To determine these causes, this paper presents an overview of the gait mechanics, plantar pressure, and the classification according to the etiology.

Weil osteotomy for metatarsalgia of lesser toes with hallux valgus (무지 외반증을 동반한 중족골통에 대한 Weil씨 절골술)

  • Lee, Jin-Woo;Kwon, Sae-Kwang;Hahn, Soo-Bong;Kang, Eung-Shick
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.7 no.1
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    • pp.47-54
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    • 2003
  • Introduction: Painful plantar callosities under the second and third metatarsal heads are not uncommonly associated with hallux valgus and there have been controversies concerning its treatment modalities. We performed the Weil osteotomy in patients with painful callosities under the second and third metatarsal head associated with hallux valgus, and evaluated the outcome clinically & radiologically. Materials and Methods: From November 2000 through November 2001, out of 51 patients diagnosed with hallux valgus, the Weil osteotomy was performed in 5 women associated with painful callosities under the second and third metatarsal heads. The mean age was 53.4 years (range, 31-66) with a minimum follow-up period of 12 months(range, 12-16). Results: The mean AOFAS lessor metatarso-phalangeal-interphalngeal Scale(LMIS) improved from 61.2 points preoperatively to 88.8 points postopertively. Mean decreases in length of the second and third metatarsal after surgery were 3.2mm and 3mm. Conclusion: We experienced improvement of metatarsalgia in 80% of patients by Weil osteotomy and all patients were symptom-free at last follow-up, suggesting that the Weil osteotomy is an effective procedure in treating painful plantar callosities under the second and third metatarsal heads associated with hallux valgus.

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The Height and Volume of Medial Longitudinal Arch in Normal and Painful Feet (정상인과 통증이 있는 족부의 내측 종아치의 높이와 부피)

  • Lee, Woo-Chun;Moon, Jeong-Seok
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.11 no.1
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    • pp.8-12
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    • 2007
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the differences in simple radiographic parameters and results of 3-D scan among normal and patient groups. Materials and Methods: Seventy subjects in each group were studied. Control group consisted of subjects without plantar foot pain (normal group), and two patient groups were one with plantar forefoot pain (metatarsalgia group), the other with plantar heel pain (heel pain group). Simple radiographic parameters were obtained and 3-D scan was done with foot scanner (Nexscan, K&I, Korea) and The height and volumn of the space under the medial longitudinal arch was analyzed (Enfoot, K&I, Korea). These parameters were compared and correlation between radiological parameters and results of the 3-D scan were studied. Results: The results of all parameters istributed normally. There was no signigicant differences among the groups in radiological parameters (talo-first metatarsal angle, calcaneal pitch angle and height of the talar head in standing lateral radiograph) and arch height and arch volumn on 3-D scan. There were statistically significant correlations between radiological and 3-D scan results. Conclusion: This study revealed that there is no significant differences in medial longitudinal arch height and volumn among normal and different patient groups and there are variety of arch height in patients with similar symptoms.

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Results of Ludloff Osteotomy in Hallux Valgus (무지외반증에 대한 Ludloff 절골술의 결과)

  • Moon, Hyung-Tae;Jang, Suk-Hwan;Lee, Woo-Chun
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.9 no.1
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    • pp.64-68
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    • 2005
  • Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the outcome of Ludloff osteotomy for treatment of hallux valgus with regard to patient satisfaction and clinical and radiological results. Materials and Methods: 43 feet of 28 patients underwent Ludloff osteotomy between January 2003 and August 2003. 21 patients (32 feet) who were available for follow up for more than one year were enrolled in this study. Average follow up period was 16 months. All patients were female and the average age was 51 years ranging 28 years to 72 years. Patient satisfaction was assessed and VAS (Visual Analogue Scale) was used for subjective outcome, AOFAS (American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society) score and presence of metatarsalgia were used for clinical outcome, and hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle were used for radiological outcome assessment. Results: Patient satisfaction regarding cosmesis was excellent in 6 cases, good in 21 cases, fair in 4 cases and poor in 1 case. VAS was improved from preoperative 6 points to postoperative 2 points and AOFAS score was improved from preoperative 53 points to postoperative 82 points. Metatarsalgia was observed in 18 cases preoperatively and 9 cases postoperatively. HVA and IMA were 35.8 and 15.2 degrees preoperatively, 12.5 and 6.6 degrees at 3 months follow up, and 13.2 and 7.1 degrees at last follow up respectively. At the last follow up, loss of angle of correction for HVA was 0.7 degrees and for IMA was 0.5 degrees. Conclusion: Ludloff osteotomy is an appropriate surgery of moderate to severe hallux valgus.

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Corrective Osteotomy of Metatarsal Bone for Surgical Treatment of Morton's Neuroma (모턴씨 신경종의 수술적 치료를 위한 중족골 교정 절골술)

  • Chu, Intak;Jang, Hoseong;Park, Hyun-Woo
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.19 no.2
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    • pp.58-62
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    • 2015
  • Purpose: The purpose of this report is to investigate the clinical and radiological results of corrective osteotomy of the 3rd metatarsal bone for shortening and dorsal displacement without exposure around neuroma. Materials and Methods: Twelve cases of patients who underwent corrective osteotomy of metatarsal bone for a Morton's neuroma from November 2013 to September 2014 were retrospectively reviewed. Corrective osteotomy was performed through a dorsal approach at the 3rd metatarsal bone base and distal metatarsal bone was displaced dorsally and proximally. Preoperative and postoperative pain assessed using American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score and radiographs were evaluated. Results: The mean age of patients was 41.4 years, and the mean follow-up period was 10.7 months. AOFAS score improved from 52 preoperatively to 90 postoperatively. The 3rd metatarsal bone was shortened by an average of 3.39 mm and elevated by 2.38 mm. Conclusion: Corrective osteotomy of metatarsal bone can be regarded as a new surgical option for Morton's neuroma without exposure around neuroma.

Reverdin Osteotomy for the Treatment of Hallux Valgus (Reverdin 절골술을 이용한 무지외반증의 치료)

  • Kang, Jae-Do;Kim, Kang-Yul;Lim, Moon-Sup;Park, Hyun-Soo
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.6 no.1
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2002
  • Authors studied 24 cases in 18 patients with the hallux valgus deformity treated by Reverdin osteotomy at Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Wallace Memorial Baptist Hospital from January 1995 to December 1999. Reverdin osteotomy is one of the distal metatarsal osteotomies in the treatment of hallux valgus in adults. We performed Reverdin osteotomy on 24 cases (18 patients) for painful hallux valgus associated with an increased hallux valgus angle (> 35degrees) and first-second intermetatarsal angle(>13 degrees). The results were as follows. 1. The average first-second intermetatarsal angle was 16.8 degrees and average valgus angle was 37.3 degrees, preoperatively. they were corrected to 7.8 degrees and 12 degrees respectively. 2. The metatarsalgia of the great toe was subsided in all cases and they were satisfied with the result of their operations in respect to cosmetically and functionally. Avascular necrosis of capital fragment, nonunion, and dorsal angulation were not developed in any case. But one case had superficial wound infection and delayed union, presumably due to secondary infection.

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Surgical Treatment for Plantar Keratosis Using Vertical Chevron Osteotomy (배면 갈매기형 절골술을 이용한 족저각화증의 수술적 치료)

  • Yoo, Seong-Ho;Kim, Bu-Hwan;Song, Mu-Ho;Ahn, Seong-Jun;Lee, Min-Su;Kang, Suk-Woong
    • Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
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    • v.14 no.1
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    • pp.31-35
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    • 2010
  • Purpose: Painful plantar callosities under the second, third or fourth metatarsal head have been controverted about its treatment mordalities. We performed the vertical chevron osteotomy in patients with painful callosities on the second and third metatarsal head, and evaluated the outcome clinically. Materials and Methods: Fourteen cases from 10 patients who had plantar keratosis were operated by vertical chevron osteotomy from March 2005 to October 2008. We used K-wire fixation for all cases. We evaluated the clinical results by the patients' satisfaction and disappearance of plantar lesion. Results: The plantar keratosis was completely disappeared in 8 cases and partially in 5 cases. In 2 cases, patients expresses their pain caused by constant metatarsalgia that was suspected to be dorsal incisional pain and joint capsulitis. Transmetatarsalgia was not appeared. Conclusion: We consider vertical chevron osteotomy as a good surgical method for treatment of plantar keratosis.