Radiological Analysis of the Syndesmosis Concept in Metatarsus Primus Varus and Hallux Valgus Deformities Recurrence Prevention

Hallux valgus (HV) is a common deformity of the foot. Its postoperative recurrence is not uncommon and is closely related to the recurrence of its underlying metatarsus primus varus (MPV) deformity. The syndesmosis procedure uses 1-2 intermetatarsal cerclage sutures to realign the first metatarsal and then induces a biological bonding between the two metatarsals to prevent the MPV deformity from recurring. This radiological study aimed to assess its effectiveness in long-term MPV and HV deformities recurrence prevention.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - December 4, 2023 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Daniel Yiang Wu, Eddy Kwok Fai Lam Tags: Original Research Source Type: research