title: [Congenital malformations of the forefoot].
abstract: Malformations and deformations of the forefoot are a frequent reason for consultation. The most frequent malformations viewed at birth are syndactylies (second web space), clinodactylies (quintus varus, halllux), polydactylies (hallux, fifth toe). The macrodactylies, hypoplasia, amniotic bands are rare. The management of these defects requires knowledge of surgery adult foot, plastic surgery and especially collaboration with physiotherapists, podiatrists and orthotists. The fast growth of the foot the first year and the development of walking at one year require to start early the treatment of deformations and to anticipate the evolution of malformations.
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie plastique Enfants, hôpital Saint-Joseph, 26, boulevard de Louvain, 13008 Marseille, France. Electronic address: dr.salazard@gmail.com.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Salazard
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie plastique, hôpital de la Conception, 147, boulevard Baille, 13385 Marseille cedex 5, France.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Philandrianos
authors.affiliation: Service de chirurgie pédiatrique, hôpital Général, Bangui, République centrafricaine.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gaudeuille
mesh_terms: D000652:Amniotic Band Syndrome / Q000601:surgery; D005545:Forefoot, Human / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000254:growth & development / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D017689:Polydactyly / Q000601:surgery; D013576:Syndactyly / Q000601:surgery; D013580:Synostosis / Q000601:surgery
keywords: Forefoot malformations; Malformations avant-pied; Polydactylies; Quintus varus; Syndactylies