Brachymetatarsia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Minor trauma.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male
x-ray

Brachymetatarsia of the fourth ray is incidental. No fracture or destructive lesion.

Case Discussion

Brachymetatarsia is an uncommon congenital abnormality usually involving the fourth ray, as in this case, but usually in women. 

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