Longitudinal epiphyseal bracket.

“Longitudinal epiphyseal bracket or bracket epiphysis is an uncommon disorder of growth. Alternatively known as a delta phalanx, it is due to an anomalous secondary ossification center that extends longitudinally along the diaphysis{causing anomalous secondary ossification centers may be a way to grow taller}. Although rare, longitudinal epiphyseal bracket most commonly manifests in the hands as clinodactyly and in the feet as hallux varus. ”

“The etiology of longitudinal epiphyseal bracket is not completely understood, but is thought to result from incomplete development of primary ossification centers”<-If this method is the cause then it unfortunately will not likely help us grow taller.

“A typical metatarsal only has a proximal epiphysis, but with a bracket, there is a continuous proximal, medial, and distal epiphysis. The metatarsal cannot elongate normally because of the abnormal epiphysis bracketing the bone.”