Metatarsus adductus

Case contributed by Mohammad Taghi Niknejad
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Feet deformity.

Patient Data

Age: 4 years
Gender: Female
x-ray

Severe medial displacement of the metatarsals on the cuneiform bones.

Case Discussion

Severe metatarsus adductus which is a type of foot deformity where there is medial deviation of the first metatarsal +/- medial displacement of the metatarsals on the cuneiform. It can be congenital or acquired. It is considered the most common congenital foot abnormality.

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