Comparison of 2 Oblique Fifth Metatarsal Osteotomies for the Management of a Bunionette.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A bunionette is a painful prominence of the fifth metatarsal head. This study aimed to compare the clinical outcome of 2 corrective osteotomies, namely, the Mau-type and Ludloff-type osteotomies. We report results with regard to correction, healing, complications, and patient-reported outcomes.

Methods

Thirty-two patients who underwent bunionette corrective surgery from March 2011 to May 2017 were included in the study. All patients had pre- and postoperative radiographs. The pre- and postoperative fourth-fifth intermetatarsal angles (IMAs) and postoperative fifth metatarsal bowing angle were measured. Radiographic union was assessed at 12 weeks. All patients completed the Self-Reported Foot and Ankle Score (SEFAS) questionnaire to assess clinical outcome. Thirty-

SUBMITTER: Paterson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8702927 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature