Progressive pedal macrodactyly surgical history with 15 year follow-up

Citation
E. Sobel et al., Progressive pedal macrodactyly surgical history with 15 year follow-up, FOOT ANKL I, 21(1), 2000, pp. 45-50
Citations number
32
Categorie Soggetti
Ortopedics, Rehabilitation & Sport Medicine
Journal title
FOOT & ANKLE INTERNATIONAL
ISSN journal
10711007 → ACNP
Volume
21
Issue
1
Year of publication
2000
Pages
45 - 50
Database
ISI
SICI code
1071-1007(200001)21:1<45:PPMSHW>2.0.ZU;2-Z
Abstract
Macrodactyly can affect the fingers and/or toes1, Histopathologic examinati on will distinguish macrodactylia fibrolipomatosis or neural fibrolipoma wi th macrodactyly, from macrodactylia as a part of neurofibromatosis. Surgica l repair is aimed at decreasing the size of the affected foot so it is as n ear in size and shape to the normal foot as possible. Surgical approaches h ave included reconstructive surgery (usually staged debulking procedures), epiphyseal plate arrest and amputation. Repeated reconstructive surgical pr ocedures, as illustrated in this report covering patient care over a 15 yea r period, are usually necessary due to recurring soft tissue and boney enla rgement.