Correction of mild and moderately collapsed nose in leprosy patients using a metatarsal corticoperiosteal bone graft

Summary Twenty-four leprosy patients having mild and moderate collapse of the nose were operated using a corticoperiosteal graft from second metatarsal bone. The graft was placed in a pocket created between the lining and cover of the nose. The details of the technique and postoperative care have been described. Early postoperative problems have been discussed.