Post osteotomy and fusion of the foot - sign of the Wolverine

Case contributed by Chris O'Donnell
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

Hallux valgus and claw toe deformities - treated by fusion of the 1st MTP and excision of the remaining metatarsal heads

Patient Data

Age: 80 years
Gender: Female

Large K wires used to fuse the metatarsophalangeal joints - looks like a pedal version of the Wolverine!

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