J Korean Foot Ankle Soc.  2007 Jun;11(1):115-119.

Avascular Necrosis of the First Metatarsal Head after Distal Chevron Osteotomy for Hallux Valgus: A Case Report

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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Hangang Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. aofas@chollian.net
  • 2Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Chunchon Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Chunchon, Korea.

Abstract

Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head is uncommon. It is most often seen following a distal metatarsal osteotomy for hallux valgus. Although many cases may be subclinical, it is a powerful cause of failure of bunion surgery. Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head results in a series of events that begins with phases of avascularity; revascularization, with or without collapse; and reossification. Collapse may result in degenerative change of the metatarsophalangeal joint. We have recently experienced a case of avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head.

Keyword

Hallux valgus; Distal chevron osteotomy; Avascular necrosis of the first metatarsal head

MeSH Terms

Hallux Valgus*
Hallux*
Head*
Metatarsal Bones*
Metatarsophalangeal Joint
Necrosis*
Osteotomy*
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