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.

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 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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