Macrodactyly of the foot resulting from plantar nerve impairment.

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The role of the plantar nerve in the pathogenesis of macrodactyly of the foot is unknown. We investigated the distribution of affected toes and forefoot in 27 feet of 26 patients with pedal macrodactyly, and how this relates to innervation of the affected plantar nerve. A preoperative ultrasound examination was performed to determine the diameter and structure of the plantar nerve. Histologic findings were...

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