Immediate Weightbearing Following First Metatarsal Phalangeal Joint Arthrodesis With 2 Nickel Titanium Alloy Staples.
J Foot Ankle Surg
; 63(1): 42-46, 2024.
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ABSTRACT
The use of staples has been shown to be a reasonable fixation technique to achieve stability of a first MTPJ arthrodesis. Although it has been shown to be a weaker construct than crossed screws or plate and screw combinations, their ease of insertion, low profile, and stability make them a desirable choice for first MTPJ arthrodesis fixation. However, because of this relative weakness, the question remains whether immediate weightbearing when using staples is advisable. The aim of this study is to determine whether the use of 2 nickel-titanium alloy (NITINOL) staples, placed at 90 degrees to one another is a stable enough construct to support full, immediate weightbearing following first MTPJ arthrodesis. We performed a retrospective chart review of patients undergoing first MTPJ arthrodesis by a single surgeon utilizing 2 NITINOL staples placed at 90 degrees to one another. Patients were allowed to be fully weightbearing immediately postoperatively. Forty-seven of 50 (94%) patients achieved complete radiologic consolidation of fusion at 12 weeks, with only 3 requiring revision surgery for nonunion. All of the patients requiring revision surgery for nonunion, had preoperative diagnosis of hallux abducto valgus. We concluded that the use of 2 NITINOL staples placed at 90 degrees to one another is a viable option for first MTPJ arthrodesis, and immediate weightbearing does not increase rate of nonunion or incidence of revision surgery when compared to other fixation techniques.
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Assunto principal:
Ossos do Metatarso
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Hallux Valgus
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Hallux Rigidus
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Articulação Metatarsofalângica
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Humans
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En
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J Foot Ankle Surg
Ano de publicação:
2024
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