Bilateral metatarsal hypoplasia of 4th toe: A case report
Journal: Santosh University Journal of Health Sciences (Vol.4, No. 2)Publication Date: 2018-09-28
Authors : Pratishtha Poddar Yogesh Yadav;
Page : 114-115
Keywords : Brachymetatarsia; Metatarsal hypoplasia; Bilateral 4th toe shortening; Short fourth toes; Congenital brachymetatarsia.;
Abstract
When one or more of the person's 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 2,000 people. Women are affected more. Down's syndrome and other genetic conditions may also increase the incidence of brachymetatarsia. To treat brachymetatarsia surgeons have two choices-corrective 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 incidence.
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