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Multi centre service evaluation of the Roto-glide 1st MTP joint replacement

P. Laing, R. Limaye, C. Walker, S. Kendall, P. Mackennie, A. Adedapo, D. Lavalette, M. Al-Maiyah

Introduction: Joint replacement in the 1st mtp joint remains controversial as 1st mtpj fusion yields good results but at the expense of a stiff joint. 1st mtpj replacement continues to be developed and has a place for patients who wish to retain movement and for the difficult problem of dual arthritis of the ipj and mtpj. The Roto-glide is a cementless 3 component titanium HA coated device which was developed in Denmark and has been in use there for over 14 years with reported good results.

Methods: New devices should be evaluated in controlled trials so, prior to introduction into the UK, a prospective multi centre service evaluation audit was set up with a defined protocol, registered in Oswestry and conducted in 6 centres around the UK. The results of 43 Roto-glides in 43 patients, with a minimum follow up of one year, are presented.

Results: There were 14 male and 29 female patients. The minimum age was 45 and maximum 80 years with an average of 59.6 years. Follow up was from 12-29 months with an average of 16.9 months. The pre-operative AOFAS scores ranged from 17 to 67 with an average of 39.5. The post operative AOFAS scores ranged from 29 to 100 with an average of 77. Post operatively one patient developed a superficial wound infection, one developed medial sesamoiditis and one developed a 1st metatarsal stress fracture at 18 months which healed with non operative treatment. No loosenings have been seen and no revisions performed. A satisfactory post operative range of movement was obtained by ensuring the components were not put in tight and mobilising the joint early and regularly.

Conclusion: The early results encourage the longer term evaluation of the prosthesis.

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BOFAS Hosted Events

This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of training foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Basic Skills covers the more common procedures which a foot and ankle surgeon would be likely to need. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

Anterior ankle
Posterior ankle 
Haglund’s surgery
Sub-talar joint
Tendoscopy
Arthroscopic Ankle fusion
1st MTP joint

 

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This courses is designed to develop and extend the knowledge and skills of established foot and ankle surgeons. Techniques of arthroscopic surgery of the joints, ligaments and tendons of the ankle and foot will be presented and demonstrated. Advanced Skills covers some more advanced and emerging techniques. Delegates will be given ample time to develop their skills in each of the areas listed below using cadaver limbs. Questions and case presentations will be encouraged with an expert and interactive faculty.

1st MTP joint
Arthroscopic lateral and medial ligament repair FHL transfer
Peroneal groove and Tibialis posterior
Tarsal coalition excision
Sub-talar fusion
Chopart joint fusion

 

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BOFAS Principles Course Taunton

These courses are aimed at Higher Surgical Trainees / ST3 onwards and are designed to teach the core of Foot and Ankle surgery in an informal and interactive environment. The emphasis is on clinical examination cases, discussion groups and typical day-to-day clinic scenarios. Although not an exam preparation course, content is taught to the standard expected in the FRCS(Tr & Orth) exam; that of a day-one non-specialist orthopaedic consultant. Applications will open on 1st September 2023.

Venue - Taunton (TBC)

 

 

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