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Evidence-Based Treatment for Metatarsus Adductus

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Metatarsus adductus (MA) is a common congenital foot deformity; often attributed to “packaging disorders”. It is usually an isolated deformity; however it can be part of a more complex foot deformity such as a club foot or skew foot. Natural history of untreated isolated MA appears favourable and treatment is often not required. Conservative treatments such as serial casting, orthosis, modified shoe wears are widely practiced. There is no evidence to show that conservative treatments are superior to no treatment. Surgical treatments should be reserved for metatarsus adductus associated with other congenital deformity such as residual club foot or skew foot.

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  1. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedics, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

    Munier Hossain

  2. Department of Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester, UK

    Naomi Davis

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  1. Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom

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  2. Sidra Medical and Research Center, Doha, Qatar

    James S. Huntley

  3. Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead, United Kingdom

    Paul A. Banaszkiewicz

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Hossain, M., Davis, N. (2017). Evidence-Based Treatment for Metatarsus Adductus. In: Alshryda, S., Huntley, J., Banaszkiewicz, P. (eds) Paediatric Orthopaedics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-41142-2_18

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