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  • Title: Two cases of macrodactyly of the foot: relevance in pediatric orthopedics.
    Author: Zhang X, Liu Y, Xiao B, Li Y.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop B; 2016 Mar; 25(2):142-7. PubMed ID: 26569430.
    Abstract:
    Congenital enlargement of one or several digits of the foot, known as macrodactyly, is a rare malformation. Macrodactyly impedes foot development and affects function and gait. Here, we describe a surgical technique used to correct macrodactyly in two pediatric patients. We performed amputation of the enlarged phalanx and debulking of the soft tissues to construct a normal-sized digit. This precise technique involves a simple surgical plan that preserves the metatarsus and cuneiform and does not result in a wide plantapedis. Both patients subsequently showed improved gait and were able to wear normal shoes.
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