Non-osseous coalition of the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint: a case report.
Isolated non-osseous tarsal coalition of the medial cuneiform-first metatarsal joint is rare. Resection of the coalition was performed in a 32-year-old patient, with excellent results. This procedure is an effective option for treatment of small lesions.
Tanaka
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Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Japan. yatanaka@naramed-u.ac.jp
Takakura
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Sugimoto
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Kumai
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D000328:Adult; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D010146:Pain / Q000209:etiology; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011859:Radiography; D013580:Synostosis / Q000150:complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D013639:Tarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome