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Unilateral cleft foot deformity
T Koldaş1, F Sirin, T Hayirlioğlu
1Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Istanbul Medical Faculty, Istanbul University, Capa, Turkey.
Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
|January 1, 1996
Summary
This case report details a rare unilateral atypical cleft foot deformity in a 17-year-old girl. The condition was linked to deafness, mandibular retrognathia, and temporomandibular joint luxation, successfully treated with surgery.
Area of Science:
- Orthopedics
- Genetics
- Craniofacial Surgery
Background:
- Atypical cleft foot deformity is a rare congenital condition.
- Syndromic associations with craniofacial and auditory anomalies are uncommon.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old female presented with unilateral atypical cleft foot deformity.
- Associated anomalies included deafness, mandibular retrognathia, and bilateral temporomandibular joint luxation.
- No family history of similar foot deformities was reported.
Findings:
- Surgical correction involved syndactylization and shortening of the hallux for the foot deformity.
- Temporomandibular joint luxation was also surgically addressed.
- This case highlights a unique constellation of congenital anomalies.
Implications:
- Understanding rare presentations of cleft foot deformity is crucial for diagnosis.
- Management requires a multidisciplinary approach for associated anomalies.
- Further research into the genetic and developmental pathways of such complex syndromes is warranted.