Polymetatarsia as an etiology for Tailor's bunion deformity: a surgical approach.
Congenital pedal deformities are well documented within the literature. The following article reviews a case history of a 4-year-old girl with a unique case of polymetatarsia and the complications associated with the resultant deformity. The history, case presentation, surgical treatment rendered, and follow-up care are presented. A review of the literature is also provided.
Frascone
S T
ST
Department of Podiatric Surgery, St. John Hospital Macomb Center, Harrison Township, Michigan 48045.
Patel
D C
DC
Kowalchick
E J
EJ
D001864:Bone Wires; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005355:Fibrosis; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods