Publication: Diaphyseal Proximal Phalangeal Shortening Osteotomy for Correction of Hammertoe Deformity: Operative Technique and Radiological Outcomes
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2021-01-01
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19387636
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19386400
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Mahidol University
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Foot and Ankle Specialist. (2021)
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Gonzalo F. Bastías, Katherine Sage, Jakrapong Orapin, Lew Schon Diaphyseal Proximal Phalangeal Shortening Osteotomy for Correction of Hammertoe Deformity: Operative Technique and Radiological Outcomes. Foot and Ankle Specialist. (2021). doi:10.1177/19386400211012800 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/77117
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Diaphyseal Proximal Phalangeal Shortening Osteotomy for Correction of Hammertoe Deformity: Operative Technique and Radiological Outcomes
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Background: Correction of hammertoe deformities at the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint results in an inherent loss of motion that can be a concern for active patients who want to maintain toe function and grip strength. Diaphyseal proximal phalangeal shortening osteotomy (DPPSO) is a joint-sparing procedure resecting a cylindrical portion of the proximal phalanx on the middiaphysis. Patients/Methods: This was a retrospective review including patients treated using DPPSO with at least a 1-year follow-up. Demographic, comorbidity, and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) scores and complication data were obtained. Radiological assessment included union status and alignment. Medial frontal anatomical (mFAA), frontal proximal interphalangeal (mFIA), plantar lateral anatomical (pLAA), and medial and plantar lateral interphalangeal angles (pLIA) were measured. Results: A total of 31 patients (45 toes) were included, with a mean age of 59 years (range: 24-72) and follow-up of 35 months (range: 12-60; mean preoperative VAS score was 4.9 ± 1.72 improving to 1.62 ± 2.28; P <.01). Union occurred in all patients at an average of 11.2 weeks. Complications were present on 4 toes (8.8%), with no recurrences. The pLIA significantly changed from 44.9° to 17.9°. There were no significant differences in the preoperative and postoperative values of the mFAA, pLAA, and mFIA. Conclusions: DPPSO provides adequate pain relief and corrects the PIP joint in the lateral plane without significantly affecting the coronal plane or the anatomical axis of the phalanx in the frontal and lateral views, nor producing secondary deformities. DPPSO is a safe, effective, and reproducible technique with a low complication rate. Levels of Evidence: Level IV: Retrospective case series