Correction of postaxial metatarsal polydactyly of the foot by percutaneous ray amputation and osteotomy.
Polydactyly of the foot is a congenital anomaly characterized by the appearance of all or part of 1 or more additional rays. The patient with this condition might complain of an abnormal cosmetic appearance or difficulty with footwear. A minimally invasive technique for correction of postaxial metatarsal polydactyly of the foot is presented in this techniques report.
Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, North District Hospital, Hong Kong SAR, China. luithderek@yahoo.co.uk
Tun Hing
TH
Lui
D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D005385:Fingers / Q000002:abnormalities; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000002:abnormalities*; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods*; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery