Presentation
Presented in emergenecy department with history of right foot trauma.
Patient Data
Age: 55 years
Gender: Male
From the case:
Brachymetatarsia
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Normal bone density. No obvious recent bone fracture is seen. No significant soft tissue abnormality is seen. Short fourth metatarsal bone.
Case Discussion
Brachymetatarsia is a rare congenital disorder which results from premature closure of the growth plate.
This patient is a known case of congenital hypoparathyroidism and this short fourth metatarsal bone is likely related to this endocrine disorder. X-ray of the contralateral foot and bilateral hands would be helpful as this disorder can cause symmetrical shortening of bilateral metacarpals and metatarsals.
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