title: Brachymetatarsia. Axial lengthening by using the callus distraction technique.
abstract: The authors present a modified approach to the ilizarov callus distraction technique for bone lengthening on a patient with brachymetatarsia. This approach has certain advantages and disadvantages that will be discussed along with historical methods of treating brachymetatarsia. The actual case history, surgical technique, and perioperative care of the patient are described in detail.
authors.affiliation: Department of Podiatric Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.
authors.forename: A M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Boike
authors.forename: M R
authors.initials: MR
authors.lastname: Gerber
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Snyder
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000295:instrumentation*; D001863:Bone Screws; D002146:Bony Callus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016267:External Fixators; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D011859:Radiography