Skip to main page content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

Dot gov

The .gov means it’s official.
Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

Https

The site is secure.
The https:// ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely.

Access keys NCBI Homepage MyNCBI Homepage Main Content Main Navigation
Found 1 result for Related Articles by Review for PMID: 39808058
Filters applied. Clear filters
Book

Brachymetatarsia

Ahmed O. Sabry  1 , Shady Hermena  2
In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan.
.
Affiliations
Free Books & Documents
Book

Brachymetatarsia

Ahmed O. Sabry et al.
Free Books & Documents

Excerpt

Brachymetatarsia is a congenital or acquired condition characterized by the abnormal shortening of one or more metatarsal bones in the foot, most commonly the fourth metatarsal, followed by the first metatarsal. This anomaly can affect other metatarsals or multiple metatarsals simultaneously, disrupting the foot's normal anatomy and biomechanics. The bony skeleton of the human foot consists of 5 metatarsals—long bones essential for the structure, stability, and function of the foot. These bones connect the tarsal bones in the hindfoot to the phalanges of the toes. Metatarsals are numbered medially to laterally—from the first metatarsal (associated with the great toe) to the fifth metatarsal (associated with the little toe).

In cases of brachymetatarsia, the shortened metatarsal length often results in functional impairments and aesthetic concerns. A noticeable gap may develop between the shortened toe and its adjacent toes, leading to difficulties with shoe fitting, discomfort during ambulation, and psychological distress. Historically, brachymetatarsia was underreported; advances in orthopedic and pediatric surgery have enhanced the understanding of its etiology and treatment. Although the first metatarsal is commonly affected in Morton syndrome, the fourth metatarsal is now recognized as the most frequently impacted by brachymetatarsia.

PubMed Disclaimer

Conflict of interest statement

Disclosure: Ahmed Sabry declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Disclosure: Shady Hermena declares no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies.

Similar articles

  • Pes Cavus.
    Seaman TJ, Ball TA. Seaman TJ, et al. 2023 Aug 8. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. 2023 Aug 8. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. PMID: 32310476 Free Books & Documents.
  • Stress Reaction and Fractures.
    Kiel J, Kaiser K. Kiel J, et al. 2023 Jul 31. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. 2023 Jul 31. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2025 Jan–. PMID: 29939612 Free Books & Documents.
  • Far Posterior Approach for Rib Fracture Fixation: Surgical Technique and Tips.
    Manes TJ, DeGenova DT, Taylor BC, Patel JN. Manes TJ, et al. JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2024 Dec 6;14(4):e23.00094. doi: 10.2106/JBJS.ST.23.00094. eCollection 2024 Oct-Dec. JBJS Essent Surg Tech. 2024. PMID: 39650795 Free PMC article.
  • Depressing time: Waiting, melancholia, and the psychoanalytic practice of care.
    Salisbury L, Baraitser L. Salisbury L, et al. In: Kirtsoglou E, Simpson B, editors. The Time of Anthropology: Studies of Contemporary Chronopolitics. Abingdon: Routledge; 2020. Chapter 5. In: Kirtsoglou E, Simpson B, editors. The Time of Anthropology: Studies of Contemporary Chronopolitics. Abingdon: Routledge; 2020. Chapter 5. PMID: 36137063 Free Books & Documents. Review.
  • Thyrotoxicosis of other Etiologies.
    Kopp P. Kopp P. 2010 Dec 1. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Blackman MR, Boyce A, Chrousos G, Corpas E, de Herder WW, Dhatariya K, Dungan K, Hofland J, Kalra S, Kaltsas G, Kapoor N, Koch C, Kopp P, Korbonits M, Kovacs CS, Kuohung W, Laferrère B, Levy M, McGee EA, McLachlan R, New M, Purnell J, Sahay R, Shah AS, Singer F, Sperling MA, Stratakis CA, Trence DL, Wilson DP, editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000–. 2010 Dec 1. In: Feingold KR, Anawalt B, Blackman MR, Boyce A, Chrousos G, Corpas E, de Herder WW, Dhatariya K, Dungan K, Hofland J, Kalra S, Kaltsas G, Kapoor N, Koch C, Kopp P, Korbonits M, Kovacs CS, Kuohung W, Laferrère B, Levy M, McGee EA, McLachlan R, New M, Purnell J, Sahay R, Shah AS, Singer F, Sperling MA, Stratakis CA, Trence DL, Wilson DP, editors. Endotext [Internet]. South Dartmouth (MA): MDText.com, Inc.; 2000–. PMID: 25905417 Free Books & Documents. Review.
See all similar articles

References

    1. Córdoba-Fernández A, Vera-Gómez ML. Literature Review on Brachymetatarsia. Orthop Nurs. 2018 Sep/Oct;37(5):292-302. - PubMed
    1. Sepulveda M, Orellana G, Sanchez F, Birrer E. Brachymetatarsia. EFORT Open Rev. 2024 Apr 04;9(4):235-240. - PMC - PubMed
    1. Schimizzi A, Brage M. Brachymetatarsia. Foot Ankle Clin. 2004 Sep;9(3):555-70, ix. - PubMed
    1. Takakura Y, Tanaka Y, Fujii T, Tamai S. Lengthening of short great toes by callus distraction. J Bone Joint Surg Br. 1997 Nov;79(6):955-8. - PubMed
    1. Zhu D, Lefèvre M, Fernandez A, Galois L. Brachymetatarsia: Surgical Management, Case Report, and Literature Review. Case Rep Orthop. 2022;2022:8253096. - PMC - PubMed

Publication types

LinkOut - more resources