| Polymetatarsia | |
| Synonyms: | Duplication of metatarsal. |
| Onset: | Congenital |
| Duration: | Life-long, but can be corrected with surgery |
| Risk: | --> |
| Prevention: | None |
| Management: | --> |
| Prognosis: | Good |
| Frequency: | Uncommon (with polydactyly), very rare (without polydactyly) |
| Deaths: | - |
Polymetatarsia is a rare congenital malformation which is characterized by the presence of 6 or more metatarsal bones in the same foot. It is most commonly seen alongside polydactyly,[1] and it often appears between the fourth and fifth metatarsals or beside the fifth metatarsal.
Few cases of polymetatarsia not associated with polydactyly have been reported.[2]