title: Post-traumatic brachymetatarsia.
abstract: A case report of post-traumatic brachymetatarsia of the fourth right metatarsal is presented. The literature is reviewed and surgical alternatives are discussed. Treatment consisted of a step-up elongational osteotomy with good results and rapid patient recovery.
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000293:injuries* / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods