An unusual complication of the Keller bunionectomy: spontaneous stress fractures of all lesser metatarsals.
The authors describe the etiology and pathomechanics of the more commonly encountered complications of the Keller bunionectomy with an unusual case report wherein a patient sustained spontaneous fractures of all lesser metatarsals after the Keller procedure.
Danon
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Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center/California College of Podiatric Medicine, Southern Campus.
Pokrassa
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D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D015775:Fractures, Stress / Q000209:etiology*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000293:injuries*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*