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Mirror foot
P J Skoll1, R Silfen, D A Hudson
1Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Maxillo-Facial Surgery, Red Cross Children's Hospital, and the University of Cape Town, South Africa. plastics@uctgsh1.uct.ac.za
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
|June 6, 2000
Summary
This study describes a rare congenital abnormality, mirror image polydactyly, specifically a unilateral mirror foot with a short tibia. It reviews clinical, radiologic, and operative findings, exploring embryo-pathogenesis theories.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Developmental Biology
- Clinical Genetics
Background:
- Mirror image polydactyly is a rare congenital anomaly.
- It can occur in isolation or with other congenital anomalies.
Observation:
- A case of unilateral mirror foot with an ipsilateral short, broad tibia is presented.
- Clinical, radiologic, and operative findings are detailed.
Findings:
- The case highlights the spectrum of limb malformations in polydactyly.
- Associated tibial abnormalities can occur with mirror foot deformities.
Implications:
- Understanding the embryogenesis of such anomalies is crucial for diagnosis and management.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare limb malformations and their developmental origins.