A duplicated longitudinal bracketed epiphysis or the "kissing delta" phalan
x is not well recognized in the world literature. This represents complex d
ouble-delta bones with a longitudinal epiphyseal bracket. This complex is c
omposed of a back-to-back fusion of adjacent delta bones enclosed in a brac
ket. The convex side of each delta phalanx faces the other; hence the term
kissing-delta bone. These delta bones have a very bizarre appearance and ar
e associated with the Rubinstein-Taybi syndrome. We have seen a total of 36
kissing-delta phalanges in the foot. We discuss the natural history and tr
eatment options of this very rare congenital anomaly. This is not a surgica
l-outcome study, but surgical treatment is observed.