Impact of the medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy on foot biomechanics : a systematic literature review

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INTRODUCTION: Progressive collapsing foot deformity (PCFD), formally known as "adult-acquired flatfoot deformity" (AAFFD), is a complex foot deformity consisting of multiple components. If surgery is required, joint-preserving procedures, such as a medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy (MDCO), are frequently performed. The aim of this systematic review is to provide a summary of the evidence on the impact of MDCO on foot biomechanics.

MATERIALS AND METHODS: A systematic literature search across two major sources (PubMed and Scopus) without time limitation was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) criteria. Only original research studies reporting on biomechanical changes following a MDCO were included. Exclusion criteria consisted of review articles, case studies, and studies not written in English. 27 studies were included and the methodologic quality graded according to the QUACS scale and the modified Coleman score.

RESULTS: The 27 included studies consisted of 18 cadaveric, 7 studies based on biomechanical models, and 2 clinical studies. The impact of MDCO on the following five major parameters were assessed: plantar fascia (n = 6), medial longitudinal arch (n = 9), hind- and midfoot joint pressures (n = 10), Achilles tendon (n = 5), and gait pattern parameters (n = 3). The quality of the studies was moderate to good with a pooled mean QUACS score of 65% (range 46-92%) for in-vitro and a pooled mean Coleman score of 58 (range 56-65) points for clinical studies.

CONCLUSION: A thorough knowledge of how MDCO impacts foot function is key in properly understanding the postoperative effects of this commonly performed procedure. According to the evidence, MDCO impacts the function of the plantar fascia and Achilles tendon, the integrity of the medial longitudinal arch, hind- and midfoot joint pressures, and consequently specific gait pattern parameters.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2024

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2024

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - year:2024

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Archives of orthopaedic and trauma surgery - (2024) vom: 30. März

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Mueller, Gunnar [VerfasserIn]
Frosch, Karl-Heinz [VerfasserIn]
Barg, Alexej [VerfasserIn]
Schlickewei, Carsten [VerfasserIn]
Weel, Hanneke [VerfasserIn]
Krähenbühl, Nicola [VerfasserIn]
Priemel, Matthias [VerfasserIn]
Mueller, Elena [VerfasserIn]

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Biomechanics
Flatfoot deformity
Journal Article
Medial displacement calcaneal osteotomy
Progressive collapsing foot deformity
Review
Systematic literature review

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Date Revised 30.03.2024

published: Print-Electronic

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10.1007/s00402-024-05267-9

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NLM370437276