Treatment of Lesser Toe Deformities.
- Author:
Su Young BAE
1
Author Information
1. Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Inje University, Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. youngos@paik.ac.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Less toe deformity;
Mallet toe;
Hammer toe;
Claw toe;
Curly toe
- MeSH:
Congenital Abnormalities;
Hammer Toe Syndrome;
Humans;
Toes
- From:Journal of Korean Foot and Ankle Society
2013;17(1):17-22
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Lesser toe deformities such as mallet toe, hammer toe and claw toe are annoying problems not only to patients but also to orthopaedic surgeons because they are not easy to manage or treat. Though they occupy very small portion in whole body, they are notorious for unpredictable surgical results. It can make clinical results better to understand these deformities more comprehensively and to make strategic surgical plan for each target deformity.
