title: [Evaluation of surgical treatment for congenital over-riding fifth toe].
abstract: Results of treatment for congenital varus fifth toe in 18 patients (20 feet) are discussed. The age at operation ranged from 2 to 28 years, different procedures were performed. The patients were followed-up for 1-8 years. Long extensor of the fifth toe transfer (Assman and Lapidus procedures) rendered better both cosmetic and functional results then corrective subcapital osteotomy of the fifth metatarsal.
authors.affiliation: Katedra i Klinika Ortopedii AM w Lodzi.
authors.forename: T J
authors.initials: TJ
authors.lastname: Zwierzchowski
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D010027:Osteotomy / Q000379:methods; D013709:Tendon Transfer; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000002:abnormalities* / Q000601:surgery*