Polydactyly

Case contributed by Hani Makky Al Salam
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Trauma following fall. Tender base of 5th metatarsal.

x-ray

There is no fracture, but there is an additional toe that projects from the distal 5th metatarsal and constitutes a proximal and distal phalanx. Presumably, this was noted clinically!

Case Discussion

This child has an extra digit on their foot (polydactyly).

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