title: A comparison of end-to-end versus "V" arthrodesis procedures for the correction of digital deformities.
abstract: For years, podiatric surgeons have been confronted by the challenges in correcting digital deformities. When arthrodesis is indicated, two procedures usually are done: end-to-end or peg-in-hole. This article will compare end-to-end to "V" arthrodesis, discuss the indications and history of digital arthrodesis, and present the biomechanical causes for hammer digit syndrome.
authors.affiliation: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Cleveland, USA.
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Kimmel
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Garrow
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis / Q000379:methods*; D005530:Foot Deformities / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D014033:Toe Joint / Q000601:surgery*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery