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Distraction osteogenesis of fourth brachymetatarsia.
Foot and Ankle Surgery : Official Journal of the European Society of Foot and Ankle Surgeons 2016 March
BACKGROUND: Brachymetatarsia is a rare congenital or developmental condition that results in a short metatarsal. The condition most commonly affects the fourth metatarsal of young and adolescent females. It does not usually produce a functional problem. However, it may produce a significant cosmetic problem especially in young women. The authors present their experience in gradual distraction of the fourth metatarsal to tackle this problem in adults.
METHODS: That was done using a monolateral frame in 11 feet of female patients with an average age of 23 years. Evaluation depended upon the achievement of the target length, angulation, pain, and satisfaction of the patient.
RESULTS: There were eight excellent and three good results after an average follow up of 2.6 years. Aside from nine cases of mild pin-tract infection, complications were few and minor.
CONCLUSIONS: We recommend distraction osteogenesis as the treatment of choice for brachymetatarsia of the fourth toe.
METHODS: That was done using a monolateral frame in 11 feet of female patients with an average age of 23 years. Evaluation depended upon the achievement of the target length, angulation, pain, and satisfaction of the patient.
RESULTS: There were eight excellent and three good results after an average follow up of 2.6 years. Aside from nine cases of mild pin-tract infection, complications were few and minor.
CONCLUSIONS: We recommend distraction osteogenesis as the treatment of choice for brachymetatarsia of the fourth toe.
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