TY - JOUR
T1 - The Effect of the Lapidus Arthrodesis on the Medial Longitudinal Arch
T2 - A Radiographic Review
AU - Avino, Attilio
AU - Patel, Sandeep
AU - Hamilton, Graham A.
AU - Ford, Lawrence A.
PY - 2008/11
Y1 - 2008/11
N2 - We reviewed the medical records and radiographs of 35 patients (3 males, 32 females; mean age 40.8 years) who underwent isolated, modified Lapidus arthrodesis for forefoot pathology in 39 feet. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the structural radiographic changes of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) following isolated arthrodesis of the first tarsometatarsal joint. Pre- and postoperative standardized measurements of sagittal plane views of the foot were assessed to examine change in the MLA construct. The talo-first metatarsal angle and medial cuneiform height both had statistically significant changes, 2.97 degrees (range, 0-11.5 degrees) and 3.44 mm (range, 0-13 mm) (P < .0001) respectively. Our findings suggest that the Lapidus arthrodesis may influence the medial longitudinal arch. Level of Clinical Evidence: 2.
AB - We reviewed the medical records and radiographs of 35 patients (3 males, 32 females; mean age 40.8 years) who underwent isolated, modified Lapidus arthrodesis for forefoot pathology in 39 feet. The purpose of the review was to evaluate the structural radiographic changes of the medial longitudinal arch (MLA) following isolated arthrodesis of the first tarsometatarsal joint. Pre- and postoperative standardized measurements of sagittal plane views of the foot were assessed to examine change in the MLA construct. The talo-first metatarsal angle and medial cuneiform height both had statistically significant changes, 2.97 degrees (range, 0-11.5 degrees) and 3.44 mm (range, 0-13 mm) (P < .0001) respectively. Our findings suggest that the Lapidus arthrodesis may influence the medial longitudinal arch. Level of Clinical Evidence: 2.
KW - Lapidus arthrodesis
KW - medial longitudinal arch
KW - metatarsocuneiform joint
KW - talo-first metatarsal angle
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U2 - 10.1053/j.jfas.2008.06.008
DO - 10.1053/j.jfas.2008.06.008
M3 - Article
C2 - 19239859
AN - SCOPUS:54349090789
SN - 1067-2516
VL - 47
SP - 510
EP - 514
JO - Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
JF - Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
IS - 6
ER -