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Jones Tendon Transfer.

Richard Derner¹, Jeffrey Holmes²

¹Associated Foot & Ankle Centers of Northern Virginia, 1721 Financial Loop, Lake Ridge, VA 22192, USA; Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, 3300 Gallows Road, Falls Church, VA 22042-3300, USA.

Clinics in Podiatric Medicine and Surgery

|November 23, 2015

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Jones tendon transfer effectively corrects hallux malleus, a great toe deformity caused by muscular imbalances. This surgical procedure, often combined with joint fusion, yields reproducible outcomes for clawed hallux correction.

Keywords:

Cavus foot Claw hallux Hallux malleus Jones tendon transfer

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Orthopedic surgery
Foot and ankle reconstruction
Podiatric medicine

Background:

Hallux malleus is a great toe deformity characterized by metatarsophalangeal joint dorsiflexion and interphalangeal joint plantar flexion.
This condition is frequently linked to muscular imbalances affecting the great toe's complex structure.
Often, a neurological component contributes to the overall foot deformity, requiring additional surgical interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of the Jones tendon transfer in correcting hallux malleus.
To assess the reproducibility of outcomes following this surgical procedure.
To determine the role of Jones tendon transfer in conjunction with other procedures for complex foot deformities.

Main Methods:

The study focuses on the Jones tendon transfer procedure as a primary intervention for hallux malleus.
This surgical technique aims to mitigate the deforming forces acting on the great toe.
The procedure is frequently performed alongside hallux interphalangeal joint fusion and other adjunct procedures for comprehensive foot correction.

Main Results:

The Jones tendon transfer has demonstrated reproducible results in correcting the deforming forces of hallux malleus.
The procedure is effective in addressing the clawed hallux deformity.
Adjunct procedures are often necessary when a neurological component contributes to the deformity.

Conclusions:

Jones tendon transfer is a reliable surgical option for correcting hallux malleus.
The procedure offers predictable and reproducible outcomes for patients with this great toe deformity.
Combined surgical approaches, including Jones tendon transfer, are valuable for managing complex foot deformities, particularly those with neurological origins.