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K-wire transfixation or distraction following the Keller-Brandes arthroplasty in Hallux rigidus and Hallux valgus?

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A total of 118 feet with Hallux valgus and Hallux rigidus treated by the Keller-Brandes method were re-examined clinically and radiologically after 9.1 years (range: 1.7–24.3). Correction of the Hallux valgus angle was obtained from an average of 40° to 23° in the Hallux valgus group. Improvement in the postoperative range of motion was observed when the aftertreatment consisted of Kirschner-wire distraction instead of an axial Kirschner-wire transfixation. The patients who underwent Keller-Brandes surgery for Hallux valgus had less pain when the aftertreatment was carried out using an axial Kirschner wire, while those operated on for Hallux rigidus had less pain when the aftertreatment consisted of distraction. The percentage of satisfied or very satisfied patients with the cosmetic results of the Keller-Brandes arthroplasty was more than 66.7%. Patients with Hallux valgus and postoperative aftertreatment with Kirschner wire transfixation were the most satisfied patients, while patients with Hallux rigidus were very satisfied with the postoperative distraction. Our good results are comparable to those in other studies and confirm the success of the Keller-Brandes resection arthroplasty in Hallux valgus with osteoarthritis of the first metatarsophalangeal joint in older patients whose demand for movement is less, and in Hallux rigidus in less active older patients.

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Cent dix huit pieds avec hallux valgus arthrosique ou hallux rigidus, opérés par la méthode de Keller-Brandes ont été examinés après un délai moyen de 9,1 ans (1,7–24,3). L’amélioration de l’hallux valgus était en moyenne de 40 à 23 degrés. Dans les hallux valgus l’amélioration de la mobilité était constaté quand le traitement post-opératoire était une extension par broche de Kirschner plutôt qu’une immobilisation par brochage axial. Les patients opérés pour hallux valgus avaient moins de douleurs quand était utilisé un brochage axial et ceux opérés pour hallux rigidus en avaient moins quand était utilisé une extension. Plus de 66,7% des patients étaient satisfaits ou très satisfaits des résultats cosmétiques de l’opération. Les patients avec hallux valgus étaient plus satisfaits quand était utilisée le brochage axial et les patients avec hallux rigidus étaient plus satisfaits quand une extension post-opératoire était utilisée. Nos bons résultats sont comparables avec cuex d’autres séries et confirme le succés de la résection arthroplastie de Keller-Brandes pour les hallux valgus avec arthrose de la première métatarsophalangienne chez les patients âgés peu demandeurs et pour les hallux rigidus chez les patients âgés peu actifs.

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Burckhardt and Abbühl (1991) Classification for Keller-Brandes surgery.

Very good:

No pain, normal shoes, unlimited walking ability, normal function of the great toe, valgus position <20°.

Good:

No pain of the great toe, mild metatarsalgia, walking capacity unlimited in good shoes, valgus angle of between 20 and 30°.

Moderate:

Pain of the great toe, slightly limited walking capacity, requires only orthopedic inner soles, valgus angle >30°.

Poor:

Considerable pain, walking capacity clearly limited, requires orthopedic shoes, valgus angle unchanged.

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Reize, P., Schanbacher, J. & Wülker, N. K-wire transfixation or distraction following the Keller-Brandes arthroplasty in Hallux rigidus and Hallux valgus?. International Orthopaedics (SICOT) 31, 325–331 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-006-0178-8

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