The Application of an Allogenic Bone Screw for Stabilization of a Modified Chevron Osteotomy: A Prospective Analysis

Autor: Thorsten Huber, Stefan G. Hofstätter, Rainer Fiala, Florian Hartenbach, Robert Breuer, Björn Rath
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2022
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Zdroj: Journal of Clinical Medicine, Vol 11, Iss 5, p 1384 (2022)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 2077-0383
DOI: 10.3390/jcm11051384
Popis: Background: Distal first metatarsal osteotomies are commonly performed operative procedures for hallux valgus deformity, and usually involve fixation with a metal screw. However, various bioabsorbable osteosynthesis materials have been in use for a number of years. One recent innovation is the Shark Screw®, a human cortical bone allograft. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this allogeneic screw in the stabilization of Reversed L-Shaped osteotomy, a modified Chevron osteotomy. Methods: In a prospective study, 15 patients underwent a Reversed L-Shaped osteotomy stabilized with the allogenic bone screw Radiological data on osteointegration of the screw and correction of the intermetatarsal angle were recorded. Furthermore, each follow-up examination included the collection of clinical data, the American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society (AOFAS) score, evaluation of pain level, and patient’s overall satisfaction. Results: Full osseous fusion of the osteotomy was seen in all patients. The bone screws were radiographically integrated after approximately 6.5 (±2.6) months. Neither nonunion nor failure occurred in any of our cases. Furthermore, we did not find any potential graft reaction. The AOFAS score improved significantly from 51.6 (±15.2) points to 90.9 (±10.3) (p < 0.001). The preoperative hallux valgus angle and intermetatarsal angle decreased significantly from 24.8 (±4.9) degrees to 7.2 (±4.4) degrees (p < 0.001) and 12.6 (±3.2) degrees to 4.8 (±1.3) degrees (p < 0.001), respectively. Conclusions: With this study, we demonstrated the efficiency of the allogenic bone screw (Shark Screw®) in regard to clinical and radiological short-term outcomes.
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