Correlation Analysis of Age, Functional and X-Ray Morphological Parameters of Osteotomies in Hallux Valgus

Abstract

Hallux valgus (HV) violates the musculoskeletal function of the lower limb, and also affect the x-ray anatomical parameters of the foot. There is the study of the most important correlations between age, morphological and functional changes of the forefoot play a big role in the choice of treatment tactics for this pathology. The aim was to analyze the age, functional and radiological results of surgical treatment of Hallux valgus deformity of the first toe using the methods saving the metatarsophalangeal joint. 126 patients had Hallux valgus deformity of the first toe of I, II, III degree. They were examined before surgery, then 3, 6 and 12 months after operation. 126 patients were operated according to the method of Scarf, Austin, Bosch-Magnan osteotomy. X-ray results were assessed by the Hallux valgus angle (HVA), the intermetatarsal angle (IMA), the distal metatarsal articular angle (DMMA) before and after the operations. AOFAS rating scale (Kitaoka) and biomechanical (stabilometric) study were used for the functional assessment of the surgical treatment results. The IMA correction angle after operation increases with the patient's age. HVA becomes the most deformed angle in the pathology of Hallux valgus with increasing age before osteotomy. The best functional result according to the AOFAS scale was obtained with the greatest correction of the IMA angle after osteotomy. The functional index of the foot decreased with increasing age after osteotomies.