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Iatrogenic brachymetatarsia.

G G Sinclair1, S K Shoemaker, S R Seibert

  • 1Department of Podiatry, Kaiser Permanente Medical Center, Vallejo, California.

The Journal of Foot Surgery
|November 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary
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This case report details iatrogenic brachymetatarsia, a condition where a metatarsal bone is too short due to medical treatment. Surgical lengthening using a Z osteotomy and bone graft successfully corrected the deformity.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Podiatric medicine
  • Skeletal reconstruction

Background:

  • Iatrogenic brachymetatarsia is a rare complication resulting from medical interventions.
  • Shortening of the metatarsal bones can lead to functional and aesthetic issues.
  • Reviewing literature is crucial for understanding treatment options.