Presentation
Chronic pain in the medial aspect of left foot.
Patient Data
Age: 45
Gender: Female
From the case:
Brachymetatarsia
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Incidental brachymetatarsia in the second metatarsus.
Hallux valgus deformity of the first metatarsophalangeal joint. There is associated mild narrowing of the first metatarsophalangeal joint compartment.
Small marginal osteophytes. small peri-articular erosions around the involved joint space.
There is evidence of associated soft tissue swelling (bunion formation).
Case Discussion
There is incidental brachymetatarsia in the second metatarsus which is considered a developmental variation in the absence of trauma.