Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis

Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/ Purpose: Subtalar osteoarthritis in the context of flatfoot recently renamed Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) may be treated through subtalar joint (SJ) arthrodesis with anticipated consequences on three-dimensional bony configuration. T...

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Main Authors: Alessio Bernasconi MD, PhD, Matthieu Lalevée MD, Céline Fernando PhD, Antonio Izzo MD, Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD, François Lintz MD, PhD
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Published: SAGE Publishing 2024-12-01
Series:Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00449
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author Alessio Bernasconi MD, PhD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Céline Fernando PhD
Antonio Izzo MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
François Lintz MD, PhD
author_facet Alessio Bernasconi MD, PhD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Céline Fernando PhD
Antonio Izzo MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
François Lintz MD, PhD
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description Category: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/ Purpose: Subtalar osteoarthritis in the context of flatfoot recently renamed Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) may be treated through subtalar joint (SJ) arthrodesis with anticipated consequences on three-dimensional bony configuration. This study investigates the correction of PCFD-related deformities achieved after Anterolateral Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis (ALAPSTA). Methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated pre- and post-operative (at 6 months) weight bearing computed tomography (WBCT) images of patients diagnosed with PCFD with a degenerated SJ (2A according to PCFD classification) and/or peritalar subluxation (2D) with or without associated flexible midfoot and/or forefoot deformities (1B, 1C and 1E) which underwent ALAPSTA as a standalone procedure between 2017 and 2020. Multiple measurements were used to assess and compare pre and post-operative PCFD classes. Results: Thirtythree PCFD (33 patients, median age 62) were included. Preoperative medial facet subluxation was 28.3%. Overall PCFD 3D deformity improved with a reduction of the foot and ankle offeset from 9.3 points to 4 (p< 0.001). Class A (hindfoot valgus, measured through the tibiocalcaneal angle, the calcaneal moment arm, the calcaneal offset and the hindfoot angle), class B (midfoot abduction, measured using the talonavicular coverage angle and the axial talo-first metatarsal angle) and class C (forefoot varus, measured through the sagittal talo-first metatarsal angle and the forefoot arch angle) significantly improved after surgery (p< 0.001 for all measurements). No patient had a valgus deformity at the ankle pre-operatively (therefore no patient presented with class E), and no significant change of the talar tilt was observed (p=0.12). Conclusion: In this series, ALAPSTA performed as a standalone procedure to treat patients diagnosed with PCFD with a degenerated subtalar joint and/or peritalar subluxation was effective not only at correcting hindfoot alignment but also flexible midfoot abduction and flexible forefoot varus.
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spelling doaj-art-91f0056bb5bc486e86598f34b796aa452025-08-20T02:56:01ZengSAGE PublishingFoot & Ankle Orthopaedics2473-01142024-12-01910.1177/2473011424S00449Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar ArthrodesisAlessio Bernasconi MD, PhDMatthieu Lalevée MDCéline Fernando PhDAntonio Izzo MDCesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhDFrançois Lintz MD, PhDCategory: Hindfoot; Midfoot/Forefoot Introduction/ Purpose: Subtalar osteoarthritis in the context of flatfoot recently renamed Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity (PCFD) may be treated through subtalar joint (SJ) arthrodesis with anticipated consequences on three-dimensional bony configuration. This study investigates the correction of PCFD-related deformities achieved after Anterolateral Arthroscopic Subtalar Arthrodesis (ALAPSTA). Methods: In this retrospective study, we evaluated pre- and post-operative (at 6 months) weight bearing computed tomography (WBCT) images of patients diagnosed with PCFD with a degenerated SJ (2A according to PCFD classification) and/or peritalar subluxation (2D) with or without associated flexible midfoot and/or forefoot deformities (1B, 1C and 1E) which underwent ALAPSTA as a standalone procedure between 2017 and 2020. Multiple measurements were used to assess and compare pre and post-operative PCFD classes. Results: Thirtythree PCFD (33 patients, median age 62) were included. Preoperative medial facet subluxation was 28.3%. Overall PCFD 3D deformity improved with a reduction of the foot and ankle offeset from 9.3 points to 4 (p< 0.001). Class A (hindfoot valgus, measured through the tibiocalcaneal angle, the calcaneal moment arm, the calcaneal offset and the hindfoot angle), class B (midfoot abduction, measured using the talonavicular coverage angle and the axial talo-first metatarsal angle) and class C (forefoot varus, measured through the sagittal talo-first metatarsal angle and the forefoot arch angle) significantly improved after surgery (p< 0.001 for all measurements). No patient had a valgus deformity at the ankle pre-operatively (therefore no patient presented with class E), and no significant change of the talar tilt was observed (p=0.12). Conclusion: In this series, ALAPSTA performed as a standalone procedure to treat patients diagnosed with PCFD with a degenerated subtalar joint and/or peritalar subluxation was effective not only at correcting hindfoot alignment but also flexible midfoot abduction and flexible forefoot varus.https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00449
spellingShingle Alessio Bernasconi MD, PhD
Matthieu Lalevée MD
Céline Fernando PhD
Antonio Izzo MD
Cesar de Cesar Netto MD, PhD
François Lintz MD, PhD
Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
Foot & Ankle Orthopaedics
title Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
title_full Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
title_fullStr Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
title_full_unstemmed Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
title_short Progressive Collapsing Foot Deformity Classes Correction after Isolated Arthroscopic Anterolateral Subtalar Arthrodesis
title_sort progressive collapsing foot deformity classes correction after isolated arthroscopic anterolateral subtalar arthrodesis
url https://doi.org/10.1177/2473011424S00449
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