title: Correction of iatrogenic floating toe following resection of the base of the proximal phalanx.
abstract: For many decades, resecting the base of the proximal phalanx was a popular method of correcting hammertoes. The long-term result of the procedure, however, is a flail, proximally retracted, "floating" toe. Correction of this challenging surgical problem can be accomplished with a V-Y advancement flap and specific releases.
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006215:Hallux Valgus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007049:Iatrogenic Disease; D008875:Middle Aged; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*