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KMID : 1130920050090010042
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Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2005 Volume.9 No. 1 p.42 ~ p.47
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Treatment of Brachymetatarsia by Distraction Osteogenesis
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Oh Heun-Cheu
Lee Yun-Tae
Ha Joong-Won
Park Yung
Choi Yun-Jin
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Abstract
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Purpose: To evaluate the efficacy of distraction osteogenesis for fourth brachymetatarsia.
Materials and Methods: Seven patients (10 cases) who were treated by distraction osteogenesis for fourth brachymetatarsia from March 2000 to December 2003 were reviewed retrospectively.
Results: The average length gain of fourth metatarsus was 16.6 mm (37%) and the average healing index was 50 days/cm. The final results according to AOFAS functional scale were excellent in 8 cases and good in 2 cases.
Conclusion: Distraction osteogenesis is an effective treatment for fourth brachymetatarsia in spite of some minor complications.
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KEYWORD
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Brachymetatarsia, Distraction Osteogenesis
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