Pan metatarsal head resection: retrospective analysis and literature review

The authors present a retrospective study of pan metatarsal head resection. Overall outcome of pan metatarsal head resection with various modifications are analyzed. Subjective data are obtained ascertaining initial chief complaint, appearance, pain relief, and overall patient satisfaction. Additionally, an objective analysis was undertaken. It was found that over the first 4-year postoperative period, patient satisfaction was quite high. However, after this initial postoperative period, a majority of patients were very dissatisfied. This manuscript suggests recommendations pertaining to pan metatarsal head resection based on the results of this study.