Bunion Procedures Flashcards
Pathogenesis of bunion stage 1 → stage 2→ stage 3→ stage 4→
STAGE 1 → lateral subluxation of hallux
–unstable 1st ray→ unstable hallux→ strain trans. pedis
STAGE 2→ hallux abductus pressure against lesser toes
- -unstable sesamoid, transverse pedis, FF adductus
- -EHL & flexors → bow string
- 1st MTPJ axis change
STAGE 3→ ↑ IM angle
- -retroactive force to 1st met from hallux against 2nd digit
- -cuneiform split
- -*eversion throughout propulsive phase
- -*worsening primus elevatus → ↓ hallux DF at 1st MTPJ
STAGE 4→ hallux and/or 2nd MTPJ dislocation
HAV angle
~15º
-describes deformity of hallux relative to 1st metatarsal
Intermetatarsal (IM) angle
8-12º
- relationship b/w 1st and 2nd metatarsal
- as IM increase the EHL is shorter
Interphalangeal joint (IPJ) angle
0-10º
-relationship of distal phalanx of hallux relative to the proximal phalanx
Proximal articular set angle (PASA)
- 5º
- orientation of articular cartilage relative to 1st metatarsal
- the more lateral the higher the PASA
- *↑ causes the tracking
Distal articular set angle (DASA)
- 5º
- deviation of the proximal phalanx relative to 1st MTPJ
Metatarsus adductus (MA) angle
~15º
-relationship b.w 2nd metatarsal (represents metatarsus)
to the midfoot
Adjusted IM angle
measured IM angle + (measured MA angle - 15)
Tibial sesamoid position
- range is 1-7 w/ 1-3 normal (4 is on midline of met)
- looks at condition of crista
- looks at overall severity of HAV deformity
Metatarsal protrusion
-length of 1st metatarsal relative to 2nd metatarsal
Positional deformity
HAV angle (~15º) > PASA + DASA
- PASA and DASA are both normal (7.5º)
- denotes soft tissue deformity
Structural
HAV angle = PASA + DASA
- PASA and/or DASA are abnormal
- osseous deformity
Combined
HAV angle > PASA + DASA
- PASA and/or DASA are abnormal
- osseous and soft tissue deformity
Silver
- Bump ONLY
- less than ideal bone stock
- no effect on angles
McBride
Positional (soft tissue) correction
- addresses bump as well
- sufficient if ONLY abnormal value → HAV angle (15º)
- performed w/ most of the other types of bunionectomies
Proximal Akin
Osteotomy → proximal phalanx of hallux near base
- HIGH DASA
- -7.5º is normal
- crossed K-wires → best fixation
Distal Akin
Osteotomy → proximal phalanx of hallux near head
- correct a high IPJ
- -0-10º normal
- crossed K-wires → best fixation