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To address this condition, a single-stage surgical approach was performed using an autologous calcaneal bone graft to lengthen the affected metatarsals. Additionally, the second and fifth metatarsals were shortened to restore a physiological metatarsal parabola and resolve chronic metatarsalgia. The procedure resulted in complete correction of the metatarsal parabola, full resolution of metatarsal pain, and satisfactory functional recovery. The use of an autologous calcaneal graft proved to be an effective and reliable surgical option due to its cortico-cancellous composition, high osteogenic potential, and low antigenicity. 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