Osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head after distal metatarsal osteotomy is a rare condition. Latter stages with complete destruction of the metatarsophalangeal joint often required arthrodesis in order to relieve pain and improve function. We present a case of a 50-years old woman who developed osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head after distal chevron osteotomy which was successfully treated with hemiarthroplasty of the proximal phalanx. Although longer follow-up and larger number of patients is needed to draw valid conclusions, the current result is encouraging and can be suggested in similar cases.
Hemiarthroplasty in a patient affected by osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head following chevron osteotomy: a case report
Longo UG;
2010-01-01
Abstract
Osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head after distal metatarsal osteotomy is a rare condition. Latter stages with complete destruction of the metatarsophalangeal joint often required arthrodesis in order to relieve pain and improve function. We present a case of a 50-years old woman who developed osteonecrosis of the first metatarsal head after distal chevron osteotomy which was successfully treated with hemiarthroplasty of the proximal phalanx. Although longer follow-up and larger number of patients is needed to draw valid conclusions, the current result is encouraging and can be suggested in similar cases.File in questo prodotto:
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