Spontaneous fractures of the lesser metatarsals secondary to an amputated hallux and peripheral neuropathy.
A general overview of the literature concerning the development of diabetic neuropathic arthropathy is discussed. A case report is presented dealing with spontaneous fractures of the lesser metatarsal in a patient with an amputated hallux and peripheral neuropathy secondary to diabetes mellitus.
D000368:Aged; D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D003929:Diabetic Neuropathies / Q000150:complications*; D005598:Fractures, Spontaneous / Q000209:etiology*; D006214:Hallux / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000293:injuries*