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Journal of the American Podiatric Medical Association, Vol 84, Issue 4 197-199, Copyright © 1994 by American Podiatric Medical Association

LETTER

Metatarsocuneiform coalition

FN Day, JJ Naples and J White

This was clearly a case of an unusual anomaly. Clinically, this was a case of an osseous coalition of congenital origin. Since the patient eventually became asymptomatic, no further treatment was necessary. Unfortunately, the patient's parents were unavailable to be radiographed to test the hereditary nature of this disorder. The radiographs and fluoroscopy films were sent to a radiologist. The radiology report stated a total and complete coalition (osseous fusion) between the third metatarsal base and the third cuneiform, with no indication of a joint space present in the left foot scan. Since this pathology is more of an incidental finding and caused the patient no discomfort, surgical correction was not necessary. Certainly, more coalitions of this nature may exist without patient knowledge. This case demonstrates another pathology that the podiatric physician may need to address.




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