title: The surgical correction of metatarsal dysmetria.
abstract: The authors report the results of surgical correction in 5 cases of metatarsal dysmetria; lengthening in 3 cases and shortening in 2 cases. Lengthening was achieved by gradual distraction without using grafts. External mini-fixators were used which could be either lengthened by a sliding mechanism for distraction or used in compression in the case of shortening. The maximum lengthening obtained was 32 mm, equal to 90% of the initial length.
authors.affiliation: Clinica Ortopedica e Traumatologica dell'Università, Verona.
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Nogarin
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Magnan
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Bragantini
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Molinaroli
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D001863:Bone Screws; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000293:injuries / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011379:Prognosis