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  • Title: Hemimetatarsal transfer: a unique solution for postaxial metatarsal duplication.
    Author: Ezra E, Khermosh O, Wientroub S.
    Journal: J Pediatr Orthop B; 1996; 5(3):220-1. PubMed ID: 8866290.
    Abstract:
    Many operations have been described for the reconstructive treatment of foot congenital anomalies involving multiplication of toes and metatarsi. We describe a surgical procedure designed to solve the problem of postaxial polydactily with complete duplication of metatarsi. We successfully performed hemimetatarsal transposition of the hypoplastic metatarsal bone with its intact metatarso-phalangial joint to the base of the extra metatarsus. We achieved good alignment of the lateral ray with restoration of the metatarsal weight-bearing touch points. Functional and cosmetic results of the procedure were excellent.
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