ArticleMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2025
One-Stage Technique with Calcaneal Graft for the Treatment of Brachymetatarsia: A Case Report.
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- [Functional and aesthetic evaluation of external fixator lengthening through plantar approach for fourth brachymetatarsia].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2025Article
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Abstract
Brachymetatarsia is a rare congenital anomaly characterized by the shortening of one or more metatarsals, which can lead to functional impairment, pain, and aesthetic concerns. This case report describes a 17-year-old female patient with brachymetatarsia affecting the third and fourth metatarsals of the right foot, which was unresponsive to conservative treatment and caused persistent pain while standing. To address this condition, a single-stage surgical approach was performed using an autologous calcaneal bone graft to lengthen the affected metatarsals. Additionally, the second and fifth metatarsals were shortened to restore a physiological metatarsal parabola and resolve chronic metatarsalgia. The procedure resulted in complete correction of the metatarsal parabola, full resolution of metatarsal pain, and satisfactory functional recovery. The use of an autologous calcaneal graft proved to be an effective and reliable surgical option due to its cortico-cancellous composition, high osteogenic potential, and low antigenicity. This case highlights the advantages of autologous bone grafting as a valuable technique in the surgical management of brachymetatarsia.
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