Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 80-85, January 2010

Melorheostosis: A Literature Review and Case Report with Surgical Considerations

  • Gabrielle Gellman Gagliardi, DPM

      Affiliations

    • Private Practice, Brandon, FL
    • ,
  • Kieran T. Mahan, DPM, FACFAS

      Affiliations

    • Professor and Chair, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Kieran T. Mahan, DPM, FACFAS, Professor and Chair, Department of Podiatric Surgery, Temple University School of Podiatric Medicine, 8th at Race Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

Abstract 

Melorheostosis is a rare disorder marked by increased bony sclerosis on radiographs. In addition to bone changes, the skin and soft tissues overlying affected bone often demonstrate increased fibrosis, which can create joint contracture. These can all affect surgical planning for a patient with melorheostosis. This article reviews the literature and describes the surgical intervention and 4-year follow-up of a 10-year-old boy with melorheostosis.

Level of Clinical Evidence: 4

Keywords: bone graft, contracture, dehiscence, fibrosis, foot, metatarsus adductus, sclerosis

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 Financial Disclosure: None reported.

 Conflict of Interest: None reported.

PII: S1067-2516(09)00345-7

doi:10.1053/j.jfas.2009.08.004

Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery
Volume 49, Issue 1 , Pages 80-85, January 2010

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