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Hammertoe surgery and the Trim-it Drill pin.

Luke D Cicchinelli1

  • 1East Valley Foot and Ankle Specialists, Mesa, Arizona 85206, USA. luke@cicchinelli.com

Foot & Ankle Specialist
|May 16, 2013
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Summary

Surgical correction of digital deformities like hammertoe, clawtoe, and mallet toe can be achieved using the Trim it Drill pin and Spin pin. Proper assessment ensures lasting surgical outcomes after conservative care failure.

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Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic surgery
  • Podiatric surgery
  • Surgical techniques

Background:

  • Digital deformities such as hammertoe, clawtoe, and mallet toe are common patient complaints.
  • Failure of conservative treatments often leads patients to seek surgical solutions.
  • Accurate assessment of deformity is crucial for successful surgical correction.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail surgical options for correcting hammertoe, clawtoe, and mallet toe deformities.
  • To present the use of Trim it Drill pin and Spin pin in surgical correction.
  • To emphasize the importance of thorough assessment for lasting results.

Main Methods:

  • Review of surgical techniques for digital deformities.
  • Application of Trim it Drill pin for correction.
  • Application of Spin pin for correction.

Main Results:

  • The article details the procedural steps for using Trim it Drill pin and Spin pin.
  • These techniques offer viable surgical solutions for specific digital deformities.
  • Successful application leads to correction of hammertoe, clawtoe, and mallet toe.

Conclusions:

  • Trim it Drill pin and Spin pin are effective tools for surgical correction of digital deformities.
  • Thorough preoperative assessment is essential for optimal surgical outcomes.
  • These methods provide lasting correction for failed conservative care cases.
Keywords:
PLLASpin pinTrim it Drill pinabsorbable pin

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