Most of the cases described in the literature 3 4 8 9 and all cases evaluated in the present study are female. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Topic Images summary Brachymetatarsia is a rare congenital condition caused by premature epiphyseal closure of the metatarsals that presents with shortening of one or more metatarsals. [orthobullets.com]

Six cases were evaluated, two of them presented bilateral brachymetatarsia. All patients were women, and had brachymetatarsia of the 4th metatarsal. The average age was 14 years. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

• Fatigue

  The shortening of any of them leads to overload and laxity of the transverse ligament, causing inadequate forefoot contact, excessive pressure, and impaired muscle function, resulting in pain and fatigue in the leg and the foot. 13 Pain is considered [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Joint Dislocation

  One patient progressed to metatarsophalangeal joint dislocation, and another one to metatarsophalangeal joint flexion. No neurovascular complications were observed. [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

  Stretching speeds > 1 mm/day may result in pain, in excessive soft tissue tension, and in joint dislocation 16 Gradual stretching in a single stage reduces the risk of neurovascular involvement, as it generates lower soft tissue tension. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

• Fracture

  […] joint stiffness. 14 Masada et al. 19 report a higher number of postoperative complications when stretching is > 40% of the original length of the metatarsus, citing excessive stretching, joint stiffness, loss of alignment, delayed consolidation, and fracture [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

The authors have conducted the surgical treatment (lengthening the shortened metatarsal bones) in 18 female patients (28 feet, 32 metatarsal bones) and determined the optimal method of surgical correction. [journal.rniito.org]

Treatment is observation with shoe modifications for mild cases. Surgical metatarsal lengthening may be indicated in patients with persistent pain with shoe wearing. [orthobullets.com]

Treatment of Brachymetatarsia by Distraction Osteogenesis J. ShimS. [semanticscholar.org]

Percutaneous distraction osteogenesis for treatment of brachymetatarsia. J Foot Ankle Surg. 2010;49(02):197–204. [PubMed] [Google Scholar] 12. Shim J S, Park S J. Treatment of brachymetatarsia by distraction osteogenesis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

All complications resolved smoothly and did not affect final treatment results. Complications are similar to those described in the international literature. Level of Evidence IV [pesquisa.bvsalud.org]

Epidemiology Demographics female:male 25:1 Anatomic location shortening of the fourth metatarsal is the most common often bilateral Etiology Pathophysiology cellular biology due to premature epiphyseal closure of the metatarsals Associated conditions [orthobullets.com]

Surgical treatment is an alternative in the search for a satisfactory aesthetic and functional result. 3 4 The etiology of the pathology is not yet fully understood. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology Demographics female:male 25:1 Anatomic location shortening of the fourth metatarsal is the most common often bilateral Etiology Pathophysiology cellular biology due to premature epiphyseal closure of the metatarsals Associated conditions [orthobullets.com]

The following epidemiological variables were evaluated: age, gender, reason for consultation (aesthetic deformity, metatarsalgia, difficulty to put on shoes), affected side, affected metatarsal, presence of pain or callosity (before and after surgery) [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Epidemiology Demographics female:male 25:1 Anatomic location shortening of the fourth metatarsal is the most common often bilateral Etiology Pathophysiology cellular biology due to premature epiphyseal closure of the metatarsals Associated conditions [orthobullets.com]

[…] orthopédique Tête métatarsienne Avant pied Brachymétatarsie Système nerveux pathologie Système ostéoarticulaire pathologie Tumeur bénigne Keyword (en) Aggravation Orthopedic surgery Chronic Pain Callosity Frontal Mechanics Metatarsalgia Metatarsus Neuroma Toe Pathophysiology [pascal-francis.inist.fr]

Park Medicine, Biology Journal of pediatric orthopedics 2006 Metatarsal lengthening by distraction osteogenesis was performed on 17 brachymetatarsia patients with 39 metatarsal bones in an attempt to prevent development of varus deformity of the hindfoot [semanticscholar.org]