Correction of postaxial metatarsal polydactyly of the foot by percutaneous ray amputation and osteotomy

J Foot Ankle Surg. 2013 Jan-Feb;52(1):128-31. doi: 10.1053/j.jfas.2012.09.001. Epub 2012 Oct 12.

Abstract

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.

MeSH terms

  • Amputation, Surgical*
  • Fingers / abnormalities
  • Humans
  • Metatarsal Bones / abnormalities*
  • Osteotomy / methods*
  • Polydactyly / surgery*
  • Toes / abnormalities*
  • Toes / surgery

Supplementary concepts

  • Polydactyly, Postaxial