A 24-year-old woman underwent surgery to correct brachymetatarsia, a congenital condition that left her fourth toe noticeably shorter than the others. Surgeons gradually lengthened the bone using an external fixator, allowing new bone tissue to form. A 2024 study published in Orthopaedic Surgery, involving 11 patients, reported an average lengthening of nearly 2 centimeters, with bone healing typically completed within three to four months. Although complications were recorded in some cases, all patients reported satisfaction with their results…
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