Polydactyly of the foot is a common congenital deformity. The authors report a case of postaxial polydactyly with impending pathological fracture. Successful surgical correction was performed with an uneventful 10-month follow-up. Pertinent literature was reviewed and presented regarding classification systems, etiology, and treatment recommendations.
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J Foot Ankle Surg
December 1996
Podiatric Services, Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, USA.
Polydactyly of the foot is a common congenital deformity. The authors report a case of postaxial polydactyly with impending pathological fracture. Successful surgical correction was performed with an uneventful 10-month follow-up.
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