Outcome surgical treatment of metatarsalgia using minimally invasive techniques

Introduction: as in all areas of surgery, advances in orthopedic surgery are developing towards minimally invasive surgical techniques. The advantages of small incisions include minimal soft tissue dissection, which allows the procedure to be performed on an outpatient basis. There is an assumption thatthis leads to a faster recovery time allowing an earlier return to work. As with any new surgical technique, there is a related learning curve. This study evaluated the results of minimally invasive distal metatarsal metaphysical osteotomy (DMMO) performed at the University clinical hospital. Methods: the study involved 56 patients (68 feet) who underwent minimally invasive surgery DMMO. Among them were 2 men and 54 women with an average age of 64,2 years. The results were measured using a visual analog scale (VAS) of pain. The minimum follow-up period was 1 year. Results: at the final examination, the average improvement in VAS М=3,9 (p=0,05). In 2 patients, the pain increased after surgery...