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Iatrogenic metatarsal coalition: a postoperative complication of adjacent V-osteotomies.

Authors :
Hart DJ
Hart TJ
Source :
The Journal of foot surgery [J Foot Surg] 1985 May-Jun; Vol. 24 (3), pp. 205-8.
Publication Year :
1985

Abstract

The authors present a case report of iatrogenic metatarsal coalition, a postoperative complication of adjacent V-osteotomies. The paper also includes a discussion of surgical considerations of multiple adjacent osteotomies contributing to such a sequela, including adequate irrigation, instrumentation, anatomy, and the use of corticosteroids.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0449-2544
Volume :
24
Issue :
3
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Journal of foot surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
4045106