title: Cockup deformity of the great toe hallux extensus.
abstract: Cockup of the great toe is characterized by persistent extension of the first metatarsophalangeal joint; the interphalangeal joint also may be involved. The syndrome has many causes, all easily diagnosed. Surgery is indicated in nearly every instance and will produce a corrected or improved result. The type of surgery--whether reefing, lengthening, or transposition of tendons, implant arthroplasty, or arthrodesis--is tailored to the underlying cause.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington 05405.
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Gould
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods; D000071938:Fasciotomy; D005531:Foot Deformities, Acquired / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*