A total of 16 metatarsal bones were treated for ten with brachymetatarsia using two different methods: single staged lengthening by bone graft(2 cases) and gradual distraction lengthening using unilateral external fixator(14 cases). Three cases of first metatasal bone and thirteen cases of fourth metatarsal bone were operated. All of the cases of the brachymetatarsia were congenital. The average amount of lengthening was 16.1 mm in gradual distraction lengthening while 10.5mm in single staged lengthening. Average percentile increase was 38.8% in gradual distraction lengthening and 23% in single staged lengthening. The average healing index of gradual distraction lengthening was 1.7(months/cm). Although single staged lengthening has advantage of cosmetics, gradual distraction lengthening using unilateral external fixator was thought to be effective functionally for metatarsal lengthening.
External Fixators ; Metatarsal Bones

No abstract available.
Metatarsal Bones* ; Osteogenesis, Distraction*

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study is to analyze the distribution of plantar pressure in six balletpositions and to compare those between the skilled and unskilled ballet dancers. METHODS: Thirty eight feet of healthy ballerina were evaluated by EMED-SF (Novel GMBH Inc. Ger.) system to analyze six positions of ballet. At each position, we estimated the static and dynamic positions. The forefoot was divided into 6 different zones on the basis of head of metatarsal bones. The degree of discipline was assessed by 3 expert ballerina. RESULTS: In each position, there were significant peak pressure distribution areas. In the skilled ballerina, there was less difference in peak pressure between the static and dynamic positions in comparision with the unskilled ballerina. In the skilled ballerina, more forces are distributed to M6 area in releve position and to M3 and M6 areas in turnout positions. CONCLUSION: Six basic ballet positions could be analyzed by plantar pressure measurement. There were some differences in the distribution of planter pressure in some ballet positions between the skilled and unskilled ballet dancers.
Foot* ; Head ; Metatarsal Bones

One hundred ninety seven metatarsals of Korean adults were studied macroscopically for the number, position and direction of the diaphysial nutrient foramen. Most metatarsals had on diaphysial nutrient foramen which was situated in the middle third of the shaft with average foraminal index ranging from 43 to 51, but 73% of first metatarsals had two or more foramina. No foramen was observed in 3% of total metatarsals studied. Nutrient foramen was present most frequently on the lateral surface in the first and second metatarsals and on the medial surface in the fifth, but it was present about the same the rate on both medial and lateral surfaces in the third and forth. The direction of the foramen was toward the head in the first metatarsals and toward the basis in the rest being always away from the growing end, thus favoring the growing end theory.
Adult ; Head ; Humans* ; Metatarsal Bones*

PURPOSE: This study was performed to compare the contact area between three different correcting angles after the proximal crescentic and Ludloff osteotomies of the first metatarsal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used the two sawbone models. Proximal crescentic (PCO) and Ludloff osteotomies (LO) were performed and secured using K-wires under the correcting intermetatarsal angle (IMA) 5degrees, 10degrees, and 15degrees. Then each 6 osteotomized model was scanned five times and measured the contact area using the calculating program. We excluded the highest and lowest values. RESULTS: The mean area of cutting surface was 189 mm2 in PCO, 863 mm2 in LO. The mean contact area (contact ratio; contact area x100/area of cutting surface) of PCO was 149 mm2 (79%) in 5degrees, 139.5 mm2 (74%) in 10degrees, 107 mm2 (57%) in 15degrees IMA. The mean contact area (contact ratio) of LO was 711 mm2 (82%) in 5degrees, 535.5 mm2 (62%) in 10degrees, 330 mm2 (38%) in 15degrees IMA. CONCLUSION: A significant decrease in the contact area and contact ratio according to increase in correcting IMA was noticed in LO. We recommend the PCO rather than LO, when the IMA is needed to correct over 15degrees.
Hallux Valgus ; Metatarsal Bones ; Osteotomy

PURPOSE: This study was performed to compare the contact area between three different correcting angles after the proximal crescentic and Ludloff osteotomies of the first metatarsal. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We used the two sawbone models. Proximal crescentic (PCO) and Ludloff osteotomies (LO) were performed and secured using K-wires under the correcting intermetatarsal angle (IMA) 5degrees, 10degrees, and 15degrees. Then each 6 osteotomized model was scanned five times and measured the contact area using the calculating program. We excluded the highest and lowest values. RESULTS: The mean area of cutting surface was 189 mm2 in PCO, 863 mm2 in LO. The mean contact area (contact ratio; contact area x100/area of cutting surface) of PCO was 149 mm2 (79%) in 5degrees, 139.5 mm2 (74%) in 10degrees, 107 mm2 (57%) in 15degrees IMA. The mean contact area (contact ratio) of LO was 711 mm2 (82%) in 5degrees, 535.5 mm2 (62%) in 10degrees, 330 mm2 (38%) in 15degrees IMA. CONCLUSION: A significant decrease in the contact area and contact ratio according to increase in correcting IMA was noticed in LO. We recommend the PCO rather than LO, when the IMA is needed to correct over 15degrees.
Hallux Valgus ; Metatarsal Bones ; Osteotomy

Bizarre parosteal osteochondromatous proliferation (Nora's lesion) is a rare benign tumor and known to be primarily occur in the small tubular bone of the hands and feet. However, it is very unusual to be reported that it occurs in metatarsal bone in Korea. Thus, we report this tumor of metatarsal bone including the literature review because we have experienced this example.
Foot ; Hand ; Korea ; Metatarsal Bones*

PURPOSE: To evaluate the importance of various surgical techniques in the treatment of brachymetatarsia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study involved 33 cases, categorized as follows: group A: treated by one-stage lengthening (4) or callotasis (9) without bone shortening; group B: treated either by one-stage lengthening (3) or callotasis (15) with bone shortening or bone shortening only (2). Fifteen patients were reviewed in terms of the length gain (LG), healing index (HI), percentage increase (PI), and complications. RESULTS: The results in both group A [one-stage lengthening (mean: LG 1.4 cm, HI 1.2 months/cm, PI 0.3) and callotasis distraction (LG 1.8 cm, HI 2.2 months/cm, PI 0.4)] and group B [one-stage lengthening (LG 1.3 cm, HI 1.3 months/cm, PI 0.3) and callotasis (LG 1.8 cm, HI 2.1 months/cm, PI 0.5)] were satisfactory. The averaged amount of bone shortening at 23 levels was 0.8 cm. It magnified the cosmetic effect and consequently reduced on average 1.8 months after treatment period in the callotasis group. CONCLUSION: In managing brachymetatarsia, bone shortening of the neighboring metatarsal and phalanx, a form of epiphysiodesis, and surrounding soft tissue release reduce the treatment period and the associated complications.
Humans ; Metatarsal Bones ; Osteogenesis, Distraction

OBJECTIVE: To determine valuable radiologic criteria in diagnosis of pes cavus. METHOD: Thirty eight healthy subjects and twenty seven pes cavus cases were evaluated by radiologic measurements. We evaluated the criteria for longitudinal arch curve by measuring the calcaneal pitch, talocalcaneal angle, talometatarsal angle, metatarsal angle and navicular height I and II. RESULTS: By comparing the pes cavus with the control group, no significant differences in the talocalcaneal angle, metatarsal angle and navicular height I and II were found. Whereas we found a significant difference between the talometatarsal angle and calcaneal pitch. Talometatarsal angle is more sensitive and specific compared to the calcaneal pitch. CONCLUSION: In diagnosis of idiopathic pes cavus, talometa tarsal angle is more reliable in the diagnosis of pes cavus. The ultimate diagnostic value of talometatarsal angle in pes cavus is 6degrees.
Diagnosis ; Foot Deformities* ; Metatarsal Bones

Callotasis has been widely used to treat brachymetatarsia. But various complications have been reported. Avascular necrosis of the 4th brachymetatarsia treated by callotasis has not been frequently addressed in the literature. We report 1 cases of avascular necrosis of the 4th brachymetatarsia treated by callotasis with a review of the literature.
Head ; Metatarsal Bones ; Necrosis ; Osteogenesis, Distraction