Bone shortening and bone loss with use of saw blades versus burr in hallux valgus surgery

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A comparative study of bone shortening and bone loss with use of saw blades versus burr in hallux valgus surgery
Muhammad Saleem Shahid et al
Foot and Ankle Surgery (In Press)

Background
The aim of this study was to assess bone loss and thickness of the cut with the use of a burr in percutaneous hallux valgus surgery.

Methods
Twelve blocks of saw bone were used. Cuts of same depth were made in each block with two different saw blades and a burr. Each block was assessed for bone loss and thickness of the cut.

Results
There was statistically significant (p < 0.05) increased bone loss and thickness of the cuts with the use of a burr as compared to use of two different saw blades. The use of a burr resulted in threefold increased loss of bone material and fourfold increase in the thickness of the cut as compare to use of two different saw blades.

Conclusion
The metatarsal shortening is a risk factor in percutaneous hallux valgus surgery with the use of a burr.
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Lab Guy · Dec 19, 2011

Well, that sure was enlightening.

Steven

Kevin Kirby · Dec 19, 2011

The study probably is relevant especially considering that many European orthopedic surgeons have now "newly discovered" minimal incision surgery (MIS) with burrs, a type of surgery that was nearly completely abandoned by American podiatrists 20 years ago and now seems to be making a resurgence in populatiry. Seems that the same surgery groups that were saying that MIS verged on the border of malpractice are now lecturing about it being a useful technique. Don't you love podiatrists?! :wacko:

http://www.podiatry.com/etalk/Minimal-Incision-Surgery--t3249.html#-1

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