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Weil osteotomy screw fixation may not be necessary for reducing plantar pressure in metatarsalgia. Studies show comparable outcomes and lower revision rates without screws, questioning routine use.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Podiatric surgery
  • Biomechanics

Background:

  • The Weil osteotomy is a common surgical procedure for chronic metatarsalgia.
  • Traditionally, screw fixation is used to stabilize the osteotomy site.
  • The necessity of screw fixation in Weil osteotomies requires further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the necessity of screw fixation in Weil osteotomies.
  • To compare clinical outcomes and revision rates between Weil osteotomies with and without screw fixation.
  • To determine if screw fixation impacts patient satisfaction and functional recovery.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 155 patients (278 Weil osteotomies) between 2016 and 2021.
  • Patients were divided into two groups: screw fixation (Group A) and no screw fixation (Group B).
  • Data collected included demographics, Visual Analog Scale Foot and Ankle (VAS-FA), SF-12 questionnaire, and toe mobility, with a mean follow-up of 4.5 years.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in clinical outcomes (VAS-FA, SF-12 scores) between groups.
  • Overall revision rate was 20% (25% in Group A, 10.2% in Group B).
  • Group A had a significantly higher revision rate, primarily for metatarsophalangeal joint arthrolysis.

Conclusions:

  • Screw fixation is not consistently necessary for Weil osteotomies.
  • Omitting screw fixation may lead to lower revision rates without compromising clinical outcomes or patient satisfaction.
  • This study challenges the routine use of screw fixation in Weil osteotomies.