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Polydactyly of the foot has been classified according to anatomic differences in bony structures, external appearance of involved digits and associated anomalies. A new subtype of the metatarsal type of the medial ray (preaxial) polydactyly of the foot is presented. This includes triplication of the first metatarsal triplication of the tendons and three separate big toes. In addition, associated anomalies were present: short tibia and pes varus.
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Akin, S., Özcan, M. A nonclassified preaxial polydactyly of the foot. Eur J Plast Surg 20, 161–163 (1997). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01002054
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01002054