Polydactyly in the pre-adolescent foot: an unusual case presentation with impending pathologic fracture.

J Foot Ankle Surg

Podiatric Services, Taylor Hospital, Ridley Park, Pennsylvania, USA.

Published: December 1996

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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