Lesser metatarsal V-osteotomy for chronic intractable plantar keratosis. Retrospective analysis of 40 procedures.
The authors studied 40 V-osteotomies of the lesser metatarsal performed for chronic intractable plantar keratosis. They discuss the effectiveness of the V-osteotomy for this deformity as well as other findings such as whether or not fixation of the osteotomy yields a better result (i.e., a lower incidence of complications). The results show that the V-osteotomy had limited effectiveness for this condition and resulted in a high complication rate.
Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, USA.
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D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005533:Foot Dermatoses / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D007642:Keratosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery* / Q000628:therapy; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods; D011859:Radiography; D012008:Recurrence; D012189:Retrospective Studies