An unusual case of fibular (postaxial) polydactyly: extrametatarsal head with fused duplication of the proximal phalanx.
Polydactyly of the foot is a congenital anomaly characterized by the appearance of all or part of 1 or more additional rays. A number of morphologically and anatomically based classifications exist. We present an unusual case of fibular (postaxial) polydactyly characterized by an extrametatarsal head with fused duplication of the proximal phalanx. We describe the method of surgical correction and emphasize the need for careful preoperative planning to achieve a good functional and cosmetic outcome.
Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, West Middlesex University Hospital, London, United Kingdom. emekaoragui@hotmail.com
Emeka
E
Oragui
Nnaemeka
N
Eli
Semiu
S
Folaranmi
Subramaniyan
S
Soosainathan
D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D005532:Foot Deformities, Congenital / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000145:classification / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery