[Importance of arthrodesis of the big toe combined with a metatarsal alignment according to Lelièvre in the surgery of the rheumatoid forefoot. Apropos of 70 observations].
OBJECTIVE
The authors reviewed 70 cases of rheumatoid forefoot treated by Lelièvre, lateral metatarsal resection alignment, associated to first metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis.


METHODS
Rheumatoid arthritis evolution was 20 years an average. It involved cortico-dependent polyarthritis in 48 per cent cases. Metatarsalgia were always present.


METHODS
Mean follow up was 44 months (minimum 24 months) Results were analyzed according to Gainor.


RESULTS
Foot pain disappeared in thirty two cases. Shoe wearing was normal 50 times. Arthrodesis fused 55 times. Lateral toes metatarsophalangeal joint space was satisfactory 28 times. Metatarsal divergence improved, 80 per cent of patients were satisfied in a subjective estimation and 85 per cent using Gainor's criteria.


CONCLUSIONS
First-Metatarsophalangeal joint arthrodesis ensures permanent stability of the first ray and therefore an harmonious support distribution. The dorsal surgical approach allows an early weight bearing in cortico or immuno dependent patients.


CONCLUSIONS
This technique keeps a low morbidity and ensures stable mid term results.
Jardé
O
O
Service d'Orthopédie-Traumatologie, Hôpital Nord, Amiens.
Ruzic
J C
JC
Roux
O
O
Trinquier-Lautard
J L
JL
Vives
P
P
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000601:surgery*; D001174:Arthrodesis; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Intérêt de l'arthrodèse du gros orteil associée à un alignement métatarsien selon Lelièvre dans la chirurgie de l'avant pied rhumatoïde. A propos de 70 observations.