"When one of the bones of the front foot is markedly shorter than the rest, this is a disorder called brachymetatarsia. Although any of the five metatarsals can be impacted, the fourth metatarsal is the most frequently affected. The fourth toe may seem shorter than the other toes when viewed from the side of the foot. Do you require surgery for a brachymetatarsia? Make an appointment right away.
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