Pseudoarthrosis of second metatarsal fracture

Jessica Zanovello; Barbara Bertani; Redento Mora; Gabriella Tuvo; Mario Mosconi; Luisella Pedrotti

doi:10.4081/pmc.2018.205

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Pseudoarthrosis of second metatarsal fracture

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Jessica Zanovello – articles in this journal Corresponding author Email Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Barbara Bertani – articles in this journal Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Redento Mora – articles in this journal Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Gabriella Tuvo – articles in this journal Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Mario Mosconi – articles in this journal Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Luisella Pedrotti – articles in this journal Clinical Surgical Department, Diagnostic and Pediatric Sciences, Locomotor System Diseases Unit, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.

Published: 19 October 2018
Issue: Vol. 40 No. 2 (2018)
Section: Case Reports
DOI: 10.4081/pmc.2018.205

Abstract

Metatarsal fractures make up the greatest portion of foot fractures in children. Most of them are treated with closed reduction and non-weightbearing cast immobilization.Usually, these fractures heal uneventfully and delay union and pseudoarthrosis are rare. We report a case of a 10-year-old child with non-union of the second metatarsal following a traumatic fracture, caused by an accident 10 months before, and treated successfully by osteosynthesis with plate and screws. Good clinical outcome was achieved at 2 years follow-up.

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Received: 17 July 2018
Accepted: 6 August 2018
Published: 19 October 2018

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Pseudoarthrosis of second metatarsal fracture. (2018). La Pediatria Medica E Chirurgica, 40(2). https://doi.org/10.4081/pmc.2018.205

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