Distal percutaneous metatarsal osteotomy in the treatment of central static metatarsalgias

The review of the results of central metatarsals percutaneous extraarticular distal non fixated osteotomies is presented with the mean follow-up of 14 months. Operative technique is described and possible complications are determined. Comparative analysis with other modifications of metatarsal osteotomies, including Weil procedure, is made. We concluded that distal percutaneous osteotomy is effective and reproducible procedure for the treatment of central static metatarsalgias with high rate of positive results. Pseudarthrosis and severe metatarsophalangeal joints stiffness were not registered in this series.