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/ Categories: Abstracts, 2017, Poster

Partial excision of navicular and extended triple arthrodesis and bone grafting for Müller-Weiss disease

Z. Higgs, G. Chalmers, C.S. Kumar

Introduction: Isolated talonavicular fusion is often associated with failure for the treatment of Müller-Weiss disease of the navicular. This is mainly due to inadequate viable bone in navicular for a talonavicular fusion. Both triple arthrodesis and talo-naviculo-cuneiform fusions have been reported to yield better results. We present the results of an "extended" triple arthrodesis procedure, modified to include partial or sub-total excision of the diseased navicular and bone grafting.

Methods: A retrospective review of case notes and radiographs of all patients who underwent extended triple arthrodesis between 2007-2015 was performed. The lateral one-third or the lateral half of the navicular was excised in all patients and a tricortical iliac crest or a block allograft from a femoral head was used to bridge the talus to the cuneiforms.

Results: Twelve operations were performed in 11 patients. There were 4 men and 7 women with a mean age of 49 years (range 20-69 years). Seven primary (58%) and 5 revision (42%) procedures were performed. Mean follow-up was 13 months (range 10-67 months). There was evidence of clinical and/or radiological union at the latest follow-up in all patients. Two patients underwent removal of metalwork (17%). One patient had delayed wound healing (8%). There were no revisions and no cases of infection.

Conclusion: Extended triple fusion appears to be an effective procedure for the treatment of Müller-Weiss disease; excision of the diseased navicular and replacement with bone graft gives a predictable rate of success in these complex cases.

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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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