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ArticleBMC musculoskeletal disorders2022

Midterm outcomes of midfoot and hindfoot arthrodesis with strut allograft for Müller-Weiss disease.

Tung-Ying Lee, Chang-Chin Wu, Kai-Chiang Yang, Kuang-Ting Yeh, Ing-Ho Chen, Chen-Chie Wang

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  2. [Comparison of talonavicular-cuneiform joint fusion with bone grafting and without bone grafting in treatment of Müller-Weiss disease].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2024
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Tung-Ying LeeDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, 23142, Taiwan.
Chang-Chin WuDepartment of Orthopedics, En Chu Kong Hospital, New Taipei City, Taiwan.
Kai-Chiang YangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, 23142, Taiwan.
Kuang-Ting YehDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan.
Ing-Ho ChenDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Hualien, Taiwan.
Chen-Chie WangDepartment of Orthopedic Surgery, Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, New Taipei City, 23142, Taiwan. xavier-wang@yahoo.com.tw.
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital · TWEn Chu Kong Hospital · TWTaipei Medical University · TWTzu Chi Foundation · TWTzu Chi University · TW

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundMüller-Weiss disease (MWD), a rare dysplastic disorder of the foot, is characterized by deformity, sclerosis, and fragmentation of the lateral part of navicular bone. Arthrodesis is the mainstay treatment for MWD. Generally, arthrodesis can be achieved through internal fixation with metallic implants, and morselized chip bone may be packed into the gap for better bone union. However, with this procedure, the original foot size is not maintained and support for the foot arch is not provided. Sequela of short foot, or flatfoot is commonly observed even though these complications of surgery had not been reported with cases of MWD treated by arthrodesis. Herein, we present a retrospective analysis of treating MWD through midfoot and hindfoot arthrodesis combined with strut allograft.

methodsFrom August 2006 to June 2019, 20 patients with MWD (mean age, 59.6 years; range, 40-80 years) underwent midfoot and hindfoot arthrodesis with strut bone allograft and were followed for at least 24 months. The patients were able to ambulate and participate in rehabilitation programs 3 months postoperatively.

resultsThe used four radiographic parameters (Meary's angle in anteroposterior and lateral view, talonavicular coverage angle, calcaneal pitch) demonstrated significant differences (P < .05) preoperatively and postoperatively, but those between the postoperative values and the values at the last follow-up session did not, indicating that strut allograft was able to maintain normal alignment. The mean American Orthopaedic Foot & Ankle Society Ankle-Hindfoot scores at 2 years postoperatively revealed significant improvement from baseline, from 60.2 to 84.2 (P < .05). The 12-item Short Form Health Survey scores also improved significantly (P < .05). All patients reported substantial pain relief and exhibited improved functional outcomes and gait patterns.

conclusionsFor advanced-stage MWD, arthrodesis with a precisely shaped, size-matched strut allograft provided strong support for biomechanical alignment and enhanced functional performance.

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Bone DiseasesCartilage DiseasesFoot DiseasesTarsal BonesAllograftsArthrodesisHumansMiddle AgedRadiographyRetrospective StudiesTreatment OutcomeArthrodesisFoot arch reconstructionMüllerStrut allograftWeiss disease

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