Cover Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association
ISSN:
8750-7315
Online Publication Date:
Jul 1993

Brachymetatarsia. Axial lengthening by using the callus distraction technique

AM Boike Department of Podiatric Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.

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MR Gerber Department of Podiatric Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.

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AJ Snyder Department of Podiatric Surgery, Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland.

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DOI:
https://doi.org/10.7547/87507315-83-7-373
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The authors present a modified approach to the ilizarov callus distraction technique for bone lengthening on a patient with brachymetatarsia. This approach has certain advantages and disadvantages that will be discussed along with historical methods of treating brachymetatarsia. The actual case history, surgical technique, and perioperative care of the patient are described in detail.

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