title: Distal metatarsal synostosis: a case report.
abstract: We report a rare case of distal metatarsal synostosis of the 4th and 5th metatarsals in an 11 year old male. He was referred with forefoot pain. Clinical examination and radiographs have confirmed an osseous connection of the distal 4th and 5th metatarsal. This was treated surgically with bony bridge excision and the patient is now asymptomatic.
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE, United Kingdom. Electronic address: d_aspros@yahoo.gr.
authors.forename: Dimitrios
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Aspros
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Ethan
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Ananda-Rajan
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Zdenak Klezl
authors.initials: ZK
authors.lastname: Jnr
authors.affiliation: Orthopaedic Unit, Royal Derby Hospital, Uttoxeter Road, Derby DE22 3NE, United Kingdom.
authors.forename: Rohan
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rajan
mesh_terms: D001860:Bone Plates; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D011859:Radiography; D013580:Synostosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*
keywords: Bone bridge; Metatarsal; Synostosis