Two cases of macrodactyly of the foot: relevance in pediatric orthopedics.

Abstract

Congenital enlargement of one or several digits of the foot, known as macrodactyly, is a rare malformation. Macrodactyly impedes foot development and affects function and gait. Here, we describe a surgical technique used to correct macrodactyly in two pediatric patients. We performed amputation of the enlarged phalanx and debulking of the soft tissues to construct a normal-sized digit. This precise technique involves a simple surgical plan that preserves the metatarsus and cuneiform and does not result in a wide plantapedis. Both patients subsequently showed improved gait and were able to wear normal shoes.