Transfer of the flexor digitorum longus for the correction of lesser-toe deformities.
BACKGROUND
This study reviewed the results, complications, and patient satisfaction rates of a modified technique of flexor-to-extensor tendon transfer for correction of lesser-toe deformities.


METHODS
Records of 38 patients (79 toes; 46 feet) were identified and reviewed retrospectively. The mean duration of clinical followup was 33 (range 6 to 121) months. The average age of patients was 65 (range 27 to 82) years; 32 were women (84%) and six were men.


RESULTS
In 89% of the toes (70 toes; 34 patients; 42 feet) patients were satisfied with the procedure and would have it again.


CONCLUSIONS
The technique described for flexor-to-extensor transfer for correction of lesser-toe deformities resulted in few complications, no "floating" toes and high patient satisfaction.
Boyer
Matison L
ML
Lexington Orthopaedics, Columbia, SC, USA.
DeOrio
James K
JK
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*; D016896:Treatment Outcome