title: Metatarsal lengthening.
abstract: Metatarsal lengthening for brachymetatarsia is a good procedure that can improve appearance and function. There are risks to these procedures, which should be understood thoroughly.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Shriners Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. davidsonr@email.CHOP.edu
authors.forename: R S
authors.initials: RS
authors.lastname: Davidson
mesh_terms: D001852:Bone Lengthening / Q000379:methods*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*; D010808:Physical Examination