Bilateral metatarsal hypoplasia of 4th toe: A case report
Journal Title: Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
When one or more of the persons metatarsal bones are unusually small is known as hypoplastic metatarsal or Brachymetatarsia Metatarsal are 5 miniature bones which present between the tarsal bones and the phalanges of the foot This may cause significant pain and the toes appear to be short abnormally Incidence of brachymetatarsia is one in 2000 people Women are affected more Downs syndrome and other genetic conditions may also increase the incidence of brachymetatarsia To treat brachymetatarsia surgeons have two choicescorrective footwear or surgery In the present case we found shortening of fourth toe of both foot in 45 year old male without any complaints or similar familial incidenceKeywords Brachymetatarsia Metatarsal hypoplasia Bilateral 4th toe shortening Short fourth toes Congenital brachymetatarsia
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Yogesh Yadav, Pratishtha Poddar
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