The Sponsel oblique fifth metatarsal osteotomy: evaluation with long-term follow-up

J. D. Heckman; L. B. Harkless; M. A. Wirth; K. R. Higgins

doi:10.1016/0958-2592(91)90011-Y

The Sponsel oblique fifth metatarsal osteotomy: evaluation with long-term follow-up

J. D. Heckman, L. B. Harkless, M. A. Wirth, K. R. Higgins

Orthopaedics

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Abstract

The results of an oblique fifth metatarsal osteotomy as described by Sponsel for the treatment of persistently symptomatic bunionette were reviewed in a long-term follow-up study. 63 operations performed in 41 patients over a 10-year span were followed for an average of 33 months. An overall 89% success rate of combined excellent and good results was achieved. Kirschner wire stabilization of the osteotomy improved the results. In those patients with poor results because of infection or recurrent symptoms, fifth metatarsal head resection was used as a salvage operation with satisfactory results.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	37-44
Number of pages	8
Journal	The Foot
Volume	1
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/0958-2592(91)90011-Y
State	Published - Apr 1991

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Podiatry
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine

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