Rotational Distal Chevron Osteotomy for Correction of Hallux Valgus Associated with Metatarsus Adductus and Large Distal Metatarsal Articular Angle

CATEGORY: Bunion INTRODUCTION/PURPOSE: Hallux valgus treatment in the setting of associated metatarsus adductus is less common and not well described. The presence of metatarsus adductus reduces the gap between the first and second metatarsals. Consequently, it complicates the measurement of the first-second intermetatarsal angle and can limit the area available for transposition of the first metatarsal head. If distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA) is also increased here, it is difficult to correct. We investigated the effects of rotational distal chevron metatarsal osteotomy (DCMO) on hallux valgus associated with metatarsus adductus and increased DMAA. METHODS: Twelve patients, (12 female, 15 feet), of average age 59 (SD 23) with symptomatic hallux valgus associated with metatarsus adductus and increased DMAA underwent a rotation DCMO and were reviewed at an average of 12 months postoperatively. Clinically preoperative and postoperative AOFAS hallux MP-IP scale and satisfaction after the surgery were analyzed. Radiologically hallux valgus angle, the 1st intermetatarsal angle, DMAA before and after the operation was analyzed. RESULTS: Distal Chevron osteotomy was done in 15 cases. After DCMO, The distal fragment was translated to laterally as far as possible and rotated to reduce DMAA. Clinically AOFAS scale was increased from 65.3 points preoperatively to 92.2 points postoperatively. Two patients were not satisfied with the results. Radiologically hallux valgus angle was decreased from 21.8° preoperatively to 8.5° postoperatively. The first intermetatarsal angle was decreased from 11.8° preoperatively to 6.7° postoperatively. DMAA was decreased from 15.8° preoperatively to 5.5° postoperatively. CONCLUSION: The rotational DCMO was an effective procedure for correcting hallux valgus associated with metatarsus adductus and increased DMAA. It allowed good realignment of the first MTP joint without the need for lesser metatarsal surgery to reduce the metatarsus adductus.