METATARSAL LENGTHENING - CASE-REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Shortening of one or more metatarsals may be a cause of metatarsalgia and painful toe deformity, Usually, symptoms are limited and may be su ccessfully addressed with nonoperative treatment. Rarely, operation is indicated. This report reviews the surgical techniques, results, and complications. These operations include osteotomy and one-stage distra ction with bone grafting, osteotomy and one-stage distraction without bone grafting, osteotomy with gradual distraction and bone grafting, a nd osteotomy with gradual distraction without bone grafting.