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Macrodactyly of the foota case report

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Macrodactyly is an uncommon congenital foot condition that can be difficult to treat and that can have a profound negative impact on patients and their families. Although many treatments have been described, results tend to be inconsistent. The author reports a case in which a combination of parcial bone and finger resection, resulted in a foot with acceptable function and cosmesis. Level of Evidence V; Therapeutics Studies; Expert Opinion.

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pp. 255 - 8

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