An unusual intermetatarsal coalition.
Synostoses commonly occur in the midfoot and rearfoot. However, metatarsal synostosis is a less common phenomenon. Several etiologies have been described. The authors present a case of a fourth-fifth intermetatarsal bar, which does not fit into one of the established categories, along with the surgical technique used in its correction.
Larkin General Hospital, South Miami, FL 33243.
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Kashuk
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Hanft
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Schabler
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D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery*; D013580:Synostosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery