Correction of postaxial metatarsal polydactyly of the foot by percutaneous ray amputation and osteotomy.

Abstract

Polydactyly of the foot is a congenital anomaly characterized by the appearance of all or part of 1 or more additional rays. The patient with this condition might complain of an abnormal cosmetic appearance or difficulty with footwear. A minimally invasive technique for correction of postaxial metatarsal polydactyly of the foot is presented in this techniques report.

• Authors: Tun Hing Lui
• Journal: The Journal of foot and ankle surgery : official publication of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (J Foot Ankle Surg) 2013 Jan-Feb Vol. 52 Issue 1 Pg. 128-31 ISSN: 1542-2224 [Electronic] United States
• PMID: 23063205 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
• Copyright: Copyright © 2013 American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

Topics

• Amputation, Surgical
• Fingers (abnormalities)
• Humans
• Metatarsal Bones (abnormalities)
• Osteotomy (methods)
• Polydactyly (surgery)
• Toes (abnormalities, surgery)