A Novel Manipulation Technique for Lapidus Fusion in Correction of Hallux Valgus Deformity with Underlying Metatarsus Adductus: A Case Series

Underlying metatarsus adductus (MA) is commonly seen in patients with hallux valgus (HV) deformity, with implications regarding procedure selection and hallux valgus recurrence. Lapidus, or 1st tarsometatarsal fusion, is commonly performed allowing reduction in intermetatarsal angle (IMA) but this procedure has not been established as an approach to provide partial correction of MA deformity.Retrospective assessment of preoperative and postoperative metatarsus adductus angle (MAA), IMA and hallux abductus angle (HAA) in patients treated with Lapidus fusion for HV.

Source: Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery - June 21, 2021 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Troy J. Boffeli, Catlea Gorman, Tyler K. Sorensen, Collin Messerly, Howard C. Chang Tags: Original Research Source Type: research