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[Personal experience with Wolf's metatarsal osteotomy].

M Ambler

    Acta Chirurgiae Orthopaedicae Et Traumatologiae Cechoslovaca
    |October 1, 1989
    PubMed
    Summary

    Subcapital osteotomy effectively treats metatarsalgia, providing relief in 96.5% of patients. This surgical method offers a high success rate for foot pain management.

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    Area of Science:

    • Orthopedic Surgery
    • Podiatric Medicine
    • Surgical Techniques

    Context:

    • Metatarsalgia is a common cause of forefoot pain.
    • Surgical intervention is considered for persistent cases.
    • Subcapital osteotomy is a specific surgical approach.

    Purpose:

    • To present long-term surgical outcomes for metatarsalgia.
    • To detail the subcapital osteotomy technique.
    • To discuss indications and potential complications.

    Summary:

    • 903 metatarsals in 281 patients underwent subcapital osteotomy.
    • The procedure achieved a 96.5% success rate in relieving metatarsalgia.
    • The study outlines the surgical method, patient selection, and adverse events.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates the efficacy of subcapital osteotomy for metatarsalgia.
    • Provides valuable data for orthopedic surgeons considering this treatment.
    • Contributes to the understanding of surgical management of forefoot disorders.

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