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The bunionette deformity.

Abstract

The bunionette deformity results in pain about the lateral and/or the plantar aspect of the fifth metatarsal head. It is important to carefully assess the deformity anatomically in order to select the proper surgical procedure to correct this painful affliction. Knowledge of pathoanatomy and certain surgical procedures can be used to correct the deformity.

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Roger A Mann, Jeffrey A Mann. 2004. The bunionette deformity.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15116623/

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