Medizinische Universität Graz Austria/Österreich - Forschungsportal - Medical University of Graz
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Zacherl, M; Gruber, G; Radl, R; Rehak, PH; Windhager, R.
No midterm benefit from low intensity pulsed ultrasound after chevron osteotomy for hallux valgus.
Ultrasound Med Biol. 2009; 35(8): 1290-1297.
Doi: 10.1016/j.ultrasmedbio.2009.03.008
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- Führende Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Zacherl Maximilian
- Co-Autor*innen der Med Uni Graz
- Gruber Gerald
- Radl Roman
- Rehak Peter
- Windhager Reinhard
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- Abstract:
- Chevron osteotomy is a widely accepted method for correction of symptomatic hallux valgus deformity. Full weight bearing in regular shoes is not recommended before 6 weeks after surgery. Low intensity pulsed ultrasound is known to stimulate bone formation leading to more stable callus and faster bony fusion. We performed a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blinded study on 44 participants (52 feet) who underwent chevron osteotomy to evaluate the influence of daily transcutaneous low intensity pulsed ultrasound (LIPUS) treatment at the site of osteotomy. Follow-up at 6 weeks and 1 year included plain dorsoplantar radiographs, hallux-metatarsophalangeal-interphalangeal scale and a questionnaire on patient satisfaction. There was no statistical difference in any pre- or postoperative clinical features, patient satisfaction or radiographic measurements (hallux valgus angle, intermetatarsal angle, sesamoid index and metatarsal index) except for the first distal metatarsal articular angle (DMAA). The DMAA showed statistically significant (p = 0.046) relapse in the placebo group upon comparison of intraoperative radiographs after correction and fixation (5.2 degrees) and at the 6-week follow-up (10.6 degrees). Despite potential impact of LIPUS on bone formation, we found no evidence of an influence on outcome 6 weeks and 1 year after chevron osteotomy for correction of hallux valgus deformity.
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- Adult -
- Aged -
- Bone Wires -
- Braces -
- Chi-Square Distribution -
- Combined Modality Therapy -
- Double-Blind Method -
- Female -
- Follow-Up Studies -
- Hallux Valgus - radiography Hallux Valgus - surgery Hallux Valgus - therapy
- Humans -
- Male -
- Metatarsal Bones - radiography Metatarsal Bones - surgery
- Middle Aged -
- Osteotomy - methods
- Postoperative Period -
- Recovery of Function -
- Statistics, Nonparametric -
- Treatment Failure -
- Ultrasonic Therapy - methods
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- Low intensity pulsed ultrasound
- Hallux valgus
- Chevron osteotomy