Iatrogenic metatarsal coalition: a postoperative complication of adjacent V-osteotomies.
The authors present a case report of iatrogenic metatarsal coalition, a postoperative complication of adjacent V-osteotomies. The paper also includes a discussion of surgical considerations of multiple adjacent osteotomies contributing to such a sequela, including adequate irrigation, instrumentation, anatomy, and the use of corticosteroids.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery*; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000379:methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013580:Synostosis / Q000209:etiology*; D013997:Time Factors
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones