Abstract
We reviewed the radiographic results of a group of patients who had undergone triplane
correctional tarsometatarsal arthrodesis for symptomatic hallux abducto valgus with
metatarsus primus abducto valgus. Of the 21 feet included in the present review, 17
(81%) displayed radiographic findings of metatarsal pronation preoperatively based
on axial sesamoid views and positive lateral round sign on anteroposterior radiographs.
At a mean follow-up period of 5.2 ± 1.6 months, a significant improvement in the tibial
sesamoid position (TSP) on both anteroposterior (AP) and axial radiographs was measured.
A negative metatarsal round sign, indicating correction of coronal plane metatarsal
rotation, was observed in 20 of the 21 feet (95.2%) on AP radiographic evaluation.
All 21 patients (100%) had obtained resolution of sesamoid subluxation on the sesamoid
axial view at the final follow-up examination. The sesamoid axial position was consistently
normal when the round sign was absent, and the TSP was in the normal range of 1 to
3 on the AP radiograph. Sesamoid subluxation from the normal position with the tibial
sesamoid on or lateral to the crista was noted in 4 feet (19%) preoperatively and
0 feet postoperatively. This confirmed that lateral round sign of the first metatarsal
head and a high TSP noted on the AP radiograph are both related to metatarsal pronation
and can be corrected concurrently with coronal plane varus rotation of the first metatarsal
as a part of the procedure.
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Financial Disclosure: None reported.
Conflict of Interest: Dr. Dayton discloses a consultant/advisory role with Treace Medical Concepts; and he has received research funding from the ACFAS and IOER; and he has received honoraria in relation to multiple continuing medical education seminars; and he serves on committees for the ACFAS and is a Section Editor for the journal.
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