Correction of elongated underlapping lesser toes by middle phalangectomy and skin plasty.
A procedure is described for correction of a digital deformity that consists of both a congenitally elongated lesser toe and an acquired adductovarus of that toe. This elongated underlapping toe is often treated by arthroplasty of the distal interphalangeal joint with resection of the head of the middle phalanx. The author proposes middle phalangectomy through specifically described incisions as a better way to resolve this deformity. The procedure is not technically difficult and can be performed as an outpatient.
D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D006801:Humans; D008684:Metatarsus / Q000601:surgery; D008722:Methods; D013536:Suture Techniques; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery