Pediatric Forefoot Deformities

Maryellen P Brucato; David Y Lin

doi:10.1016/j.cpm.2021.08.002

Pediatric Forefoot Deformities

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 2022 Jan;39(1):73-87. doi: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.08.002.

Authors

Maryellen P Brucato¹, David Y Lin²

Affiliations

¹ Brucato Foot and Ankle Surgery, LLC, 1011 Clifton Avenue, Suite 1G, Clifton, NJ 07013, USA. Electronic address: brucatofootsx@gmail.com.
² The Pediatric Orthopedic Center, 218 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 101, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927, USA.

PMID: 34809796
DOI: 10.1016/j.cpm.2021.08.002

Abstract

This article explores different pediatric forefoot deformities including syndactyly, polydactyly, macrodactyly, curly toe, and congenital hallux varus. The epidemiology and genetic background are reviewed for each condition. Preferred treatment options and recommended surgical techniques are discussed with review of the current literature.

Keywords: Congenital hallux varus; Curly toe; Macrodactyly; Polydactyly; Syndactyly; Underlapping fifth toe.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Child
Foot Deformities* / diagnosis
Foot Deformities* / epidemiology
Foot Deformities* / etiology
Hallux*
Humans
Polydactyly*