Incidence of Nonunion of the Hallux Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2018
Abstract
Hallux interphalangeal joint arthrodesis is an effective procedure to treat pain and provide stability and is often performed for intrinsic pain to the hallux interphalangeal joint. Additionally, this procedure is typically used in concert with the Jones tenosuspension. Although this as an accepted technique, the available data are scant, and questions remain regarding nonunion rates and contributory factors to poor healing. A systematic review of the reported data were undertaken to determine the rate of nonunion for hallux interphalangeal joint arthrodesis. Seven studies involving 313 hallux interphalangeal joint arthrodeses met the inclusion criteria. The nonunion rate was 28.3% at a weighted mean follow-up period of 8.4 months. The overall complication rate was 33.0%. Considering the increased rate of complications and nonunion rate for this commonly used procedure, additional prospective comparative analyses are needed regarding this topic to identify important patient demographic data and determine superior fixation constructs.
Volume
57
Issue
4
First Page
776
Last Page
780
ISSN
1542-2224
Published In/Presented At
So, E., Wilson, M. D., Chu, A. K., & Prissel, M. A. (2018). Incidence of Nonunion of the Hallux Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis: A Systematic Review. The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons, 57(4), 776–780. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jfas.2018.01.002
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences
PubMedID
29759927
Department(s)
Department of Surgery, Fellows and Residents
Document Type
Article