Treatment of Brachymetatarsia by Distraction Osteogenesis.
- Author:
Hyun Chul OH
1
;
Yun Tae LEE
;
Joong Won HA
;
Yung PARK
;
Yun Jin CHOI
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, National Health Insurance Corporation Ilsan Hospital, Goyang, Korea. ytlee@nhimc.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
Brachymetatarsia;
Distraction Osteogenesis
- MeSH:
Humans;
Metatarsus;
Osteogenesis, Distraction*;
Retrospective Studies
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2005;9(1):42-46
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
PURPOSE: To evaluate the efficacy of distraction osteogenesis for fourth brachymetatarsia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Seven patients (10 cases) who were treated by distraction osteogenesis for fourth brachymetatarsia from March 2000 to December 2003 were reviewed retrospectively. RESULTS: The average length gain of fourth metatarsus was 16.6 mm (37%) and the average healing index was 50 days/cm. The final results according to AOFAS functional scale were excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases. CONCLUSION: Distraction osteogenesis is an effective treatment for fourth brachymetatarsia in spite of some minor complications.
