Brachymetatarsia

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Topic updated on 09/09/10 5:58pm
Introduction
  • Brachymetatarsia is a congenital hypoplasia of one or more metatarsals
    • shortening of the fourth metatarsal is the most common form of brachymetatarsia and is often bilateral
Treatment
  • Nonoperative
    • shoe modifications, such as extra-depth or extra-wide shoes, generally will improve symptoms.
      • taping and manipulative reduction attempts are ineffective
  • Operative
    • metatarsal lengthening or amputation may be indicated
      • indicated if symptoms persist in the older child
    • extensor tenotomy and capsulotomy are not likely to sufficiently correct the deformity
    • fusion or metatarsal lengthening result in complications and generally are not indicated. 

 

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