Coping With Brachymetatarsia

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Surgery by ex-fix
by: Christie on Mon, May 18 2009

Hi,
At 49 years old, I had surgery last June to correct brachymetatarsia on my right foot, the 4th toe. At about 11 years old, I jammed my toe on a iron staircase that killed my growth plate. I went to Mt Sinai in Baltimore last summer and have been very pleased with the results. Dr Lamm performed the procedure, with an external fixator. I was weight bearing within one or two days and back at work within one week. It wasn’t totally pain free, but it was bearable. And I am so glad I had the surgery. No more foot pain from walking barefoot on hard surfaces. I’ll be glad to answer any questions.

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Mon, Aug 24 2009
Hi I'm considering surgery by ex-fix and I am very curious to know more details, How were you weight bearing after a couple of days? Did you have a sp...Read

May 2009

brachymetatarsia - by janet e. - (Thu, May 21 2009)
hello im 20 years old i have brachymetatarsia its really bad (both feet)i hate my toes i never wear sandals or any opened toe shoes. [more..]
Surgery by ex-fix - by Christie - (Mon, May 18 2009)
Hi, At 49 years old, I had surgery last June to correct brachymetatarsia on my right foot, the 4th toe. [more..]
My Story… - by mlg - (Tue, May 05 2009)
I have my second left toe shorter then the others. My right foot looks just fine and normal. I remember at the age of 8 or 9 I would wear flip flops. [more..]

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