title: Mallet toe deformity.
abstract: Mallet toe is one of the most common deformities encountered by orthopedic surgeons. Care needs to be taken to ascertain whether it is a primary condition or secondary to a systemic disease, especially if multiple deformities are present. There are numerous operative strategies available, but each has its specific indications. If the indications are followed, highly successful outcomes may be achieved.
authors: Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, University Hospital Aintree, Liverpool, Merseyside, Longmoor Lane, Liverpool, L9 7AL, UK. orthoblue@aol.com
authors: Andrew
authors: A
authors: Molloy
authors: Raheel
authors: R
authors: Shariff
mesh_terms: D001174:Arthrodesis; D001178:Arthroplasty; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery