A case of short metatarsal bones lengthened by callus distraction

Authors

  • Takumi Wakisaka
  • Natsuo Yasui
  • Haruo Kojimoto
  • Makoto Takasu
  • Yutaka Shimomura

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1080/17453678809169708

Abstract

Bilateral congenially short fourth metatarsal bones were osteotomized subperiosteally, held in neutral position for 3 weeks by a small external fixator, and then subjected to slow axial distraction (0.25 mm/12h). The overall treatment time was 11 weeks, and the final increase in length was 14 mm for the left and 12 mm for the right metatarsal bone.

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Published

1988-01-01

How to Cite

Wakisaka, T., Yasui, N., Kojimoto, H., Takasu, M., & Shimomura, Y. (1988). A case of short metatarsal bones lengthened by callus distraction. Acta Orthopaedica, 59(2), 194–196. https://doi.org/10.1080/17453678809169708