The pathology of congenital metatarsus varus. A post-mortem study of a newborn infant.
A case of congenital metatarsus varus from an autopsy of a newborn infant was explored. Contracture of the anterior tibialis muscle was present as well as alterations in size and shape of the first cuneiform bone. Furthermore, subluxations in the fore- and midfoot were observed, especially round the first cuneiform bone. It is concluded that congenital metatarsus varus may be classified as a subluxation followed by secondary bone changes and contractures in the soft tissues.
D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital; D006801:Humans; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D004204:Joint Dislocations / Q000151:congenital* / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000473:pathology; D009132:Muscles / Q000473:pathology