Braquimetatarsia
alongamento gradual do quarto metatarso
Keywords:
braquimetatarsia, metatarsal lengthening, monoplanar mini external fixator, gradual lengtheningAbstract
Braquimetatarsia is a congenital condition leading to cosmetic and functional alterations, with difficulties in shoe wearing. We present a case of gradual lengthening of forth metatarsal bilaterally, with percutaneous osteotomy and the use of monolateral external fixators, with clinical and radioagraphical follow up.
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