Why Brachymetatarsia Develops And How We Can Treat It
At Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center, we know that Brachymetatarsia can be a difficult condition to manage. The metatarsal bones are the five bones of the foot, located between the base of each of the toe bones and the ankle. This condition affects the metatarsal bone, causing a toe to be much shorter than the others. The toe may be raised, pulled back, or overlap with another toe. When Brachymetatarsia develops in more than one metatarsal, this is referred to as brachymetapody. If you want to know about our treatments for Brachymetatarsia, contact us today!
Brachymetatarsia
When Brachymetatarsia develops, this can cause people to feel insecure about the appearance of their affected toe, impact their gait, and can cause pain and callouses. The contributing factors for this condition may be genetics, trauma, and medical conditions or syndromes. Brachymetatarsia is often inherited, but certain syndromes or genetics can cause brachymetatarsia, such as Turner syndrome, Down syndrome, Aneuploidic anomalies, Pseudohypoparathyroidism, and more. In other cases, a child may sustain an injury of the metatarsal bone before the growth plate has closed, in which normal bone growth may become disrupted. If you have questions about this condition or want to hear about our treatment options, reach out to us now!
There are conservative or surgical procedure options for Brachymetatarsia. We may recommend modifying footwear to make space for the overlapping or raised toe, add padding to the toe to prevent calluses and corns from forming, strap or splint the toe to change its resting position and reduce pressure or friction, or offer custom orthotics to distribute weight across the foot and counteract pressure. There is no need to live with Brachymetatarsia pain. This condition can cause discomfort, imbalance, and a feeling of embarrassment. Please contact our office today so we can do an examination and suggest treatment options that work for you!
Why Experience Matters For Brachymetatarsia Treatment
If you are in pain from Brachymetatarsia, contact us so we can get started on a proper care plan. You can depend on us for the quality treatment you need for the following reasons:
- Our team is committed to delivering outstanding, compassionate, and innovative care to all of our patients.
- We are dedicated to surpassing your expectations so you can feel at your very best every day.
- We are passionate about what we do and take the time to give back, having provided hands-on learning at Spotsylvania Regional Medical Center, hosted Halloween Costume Contests, participated in Walk Against Alzheimer's, and the Veteran’s 5K with Fredericksburg Area Runners Club!
Our team at Dynamic Foot and Ankle Center can imagine the discomfort you may be feeling if you have Brachymetatarsia. We have treatment options available to you that can make a difference in your daily life and health. Let us help you get on a path to feeling better and more confident. Contact us now if you would like an examination appointment. We are ready to speak with you!
