Neglected Metatarsophalangeal Joint Dislocation of the Lesser Toe with Associated Metatarsal Fracture Malunion in a
Vidyasagar Chandankere1, Kamalakar Rao Rachakonda2, Venkateshwar Reddy Maryada2
1Rainbow Children's hospitals, Sunshine Hospitals, Hyderabad, India.
Case:
A 4-year-old girl presented with a 5-week-old, neglected fourth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joint dislocation with malunion of the fourth metatarsal. A previous attempt at closed reduction had failed. The reduction was hindered by dynamic stabilizing of soft tissues around the MTP joint. Open reduction of the fourth MTP joint dislocation and corrective osteotomy of the fourth metatarsal was performed. The patient was pain-free without any cosmetic deformity at the 1-year follow-up.
Conclusion:
Prompt recognition of a MTP dislocation is vital. The long extensor tendon to the toe can hinder the closed reduction of the MTP dislocation. Osteotomy of the metatarsal malunion is necessary for stable reduction.
Level Of Evidence:
4.
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