Arthroplasty of the fifth digit.
This article deals with the etiology, pathomechanics, and treatment of the varus rotated toe. Various surgical principles and techniques are demonstrated, from elliptical derotating procedures to Z and V-Y skin flaps for the more severe deformity.
D001178:Arthroplasty / Q000379:methods*; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D003286:Contracture / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities / Q000601:surgery*