title: Correction of overlapping second toe deformity: long-term results including a 7-year follow-up.
abstract: An alternative to joint destructive procedures for the treatment of overlapping second toe deformity is presented. This manuscript examines a modification of the cartilaginous articulation preservation procedure previously described. A total of seven patients, eight feet were evaluated. The follow-up period ranged from 6 months to 7 1/2 years, with the average of 3 years. Subjective results were very satisfactory. Objectively there were complications, but overall, patient improvement was noted postoperatively. This study indicates that the procedure should be part of the surgeon's armentarium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopedics, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio.
authors.forename: L T
authors.initials: LT
authors.lastname: Bogy
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Vranes
authors.forename: W P
authors.initials: WP
authors.lastname: Goforth
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Caporusso
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D011859:Radiography; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome