title: The use of flexor to extensor transfers for the correction of the flexible hammer toe deformity.
abstract: Flexor to extensor transfer is a useful means for the correction of a flexible hammer toe deformity. Although satisfaction rates have varied in the literature, this technique remains a useful tool in the surgeon’s armamentarium to improve toe deformity, decrease pain, and aid in shoe wear.
authors: Foot & Ankle Division, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114, USA. johnkwonmd@gmail.com
authors: John Y
authors: JY
authors: Kwon
authors: Richard J
authors: RJ
authors: De Asla
mesh_terms: D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013709:Tendon Transfer / Q000379:methods*; D013710:Tendons / Q000601:surgery; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery*