HALLUX PROXIMAL PHALANX FRACTURE IN ADULTS: AN OVERLOOKED DIAGNOSIS

Overview

Journal Acta Ortop Bras

Specialty Orthopedics

Date 2020 Dec 17

PMID 33328790

Authors

Alexandre Leme Godoy-Santos

Vincenzo Giordano

Cesar de Cesar

Rafael Barban Sposeto

RogErio Carneiro Bitar

Andre Wajnsztejn

Marcos Hideyo Sakaki

Tulio Diniz Fernandes

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Abstract

Objectives: To describe the surgical treatment of fractures that involves the hallux interphalangeal joint, current indications and management options.

Methods: we performed a literature review of relevant clinical studies in multiple databases, including PubMed, MedLine and Scopus, from January 1989 to October 2020.

Results: There is consensus for surgical treatment of intra-articular fractures with a deviation greater than 2 mm, metadiaphyseal fractures with malrotation and/or malangulation, open fractures and unstable fractures.

Conclusion: The use of more rigid implants allow alignment maintenance during healing process and lower risk of reduction loss. Valgus deformity and interphalangeal joint osteoarthritis are possible complications that must be avoided.

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