title: Hammertoes/Clawtoes: metatarsophalangeal joint correction.
abstract: Clawing of the lesser toes is not uncommon, can arise from a number of causes, and is often associated with other forefoot abnormalities. There is still some confusion in the nomenclature of lesser toe deformities affecting the MTPJ and PIPJ although the resulting deformities are probably part of the same pathologic process and thus treated in a similar manner. Many will be successfully treated with nonoperative methods, but if they fail a number of surgical options are available depending on the severity of the deformity and whether the deformity is fixed or flexible. Correction at the MTPJ can be achieved using a stepwise progression of soft-tissue procedures alone, bony procedures, or a combination of both.
authors: Brisbane Foot and Ankle Centre, Brisbane Private Hospital, 259 Wickham Terrace, Brisbane, 4000, Australia. chittychadwick@hotmail.com
authors: Carolyn
authors: C
authors: Chadwick
authors: Terry S
authors: TS
authors: Saxby
mesh_terms: D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D001178:Arthroplasty; D037801:Hammer Toe Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D008682:Metatarsal Bones / Q000601:surgery; D008683:Metatarsophalangeal Joint / Q000601:surgery; D010027:Osteotomy; D014034:Toes / Q000601:surgery