0010743 Short metatarsal

synonym Hypoplasia of the metatarsal bones Hypoplastic metatarsals Short metatarsal bone Short metatarsals Shortened metatarsals Short long bone of foot

comment This is a subjective assessment and one generally compares the position of the MTP joint to that of the contralateral digit or the putatively shortened ray in proportion to the other rays. The affected digits should be specified.