What is Moberg osteotomy?

A Moberg osteotomy is a dorsal closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx of the great toe. It is used for hallux rigidus, grades 2 and 3, often in conjunction with a cheilectomy or other joint-sparing procedure. The osteotomy can be completed with an open or MIS approach, depending on surgeon preference.

What is a Keller procedure?

Keller’s arthroplasty is usually done under general anaesthetic. Your surgeon will make a small incision (cut) over the joint in your big toe. They will remove a small portion of the bone in the joint which increases the range of motion. They will replace the removed bone with soft tissue to create a “false joint”.

What is Akin osteotomy?

The Akin osteotomy is a medially based closing wedge osteotomy of the proximal phalanx described by OF Akin1 in 1925. It is usually performed for the correction of a hallux valgus deformity in conjunction with a first metatarsal osteotomy, hallux interphalangeal deformity, and long proximal phalanx.

Is Hallux Rigidus surgery successful?

Surgical procedure has success rates of 80-100 percent Hallux rigidus, a deformity secondary to degenerative arthritis, is one of the most common conditions affecting the first metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint.

How do you make an osteotomy scarf?

The procedure involves creating a z-shaped incision on the inner (big toe) side of the foot through which the bone is repositioned and fixed with screws or pins into the corrected position. Recovery following a Scarf osteotomy can take anywhere between 3 and 12 weeks depending on a number of factors.

Why is bunion surgery so painful?

Many times this pain happens after bunion surgery because the bone for the great toe was shortened a little too much during the correction of the bunion. The shape of the foot is changed and the patient’s weight moves over to the next toes during walking.

How does surgery fix bunions?

In an osteotomy, your surgeon will cut your big toe joint and realign it to a normal position. In an exostectomy, your surgeon will remove your bunion from the joint without performing an alignment. In an arthrodesis, your surgeon will replace the damaged joint with screws or metal plates to correct the deformity.

How long do you need to be off work after bunion surgery?

Returning to Work after Bunion Surgery Now, with many people working from home, it is possible to return to work within a week of having bunion surgery. If you do not work from home and your job requires you to walk, stand, or lift, you may need two or more weeks off.

How do I get rid of hallux rigidus?

Treatment for mild or moderate cases of hallux rigidus may include: