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Traumatic boutonniere deformity of the second toe caused by sumo wrestling: A case report
Takema Nakashima1, Motoki Sonohata1, Hideyuki Senba2
1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Saga University, Nabeshima 5-1-1, Saga, 849-8501, Japan.
Introduction:
Traumatic boutonniere deformities of the fingers are well documented unlike those of the lesser toes. With few existing reports on boutonniere deformities of the lesser toes, the related pathology and treatment guidelines remain unclear.
Presentation Of Case:
We present a case of traumatic boutonniere deformity of the second toe caused by sumo wrestling in a 23-year-old man. A flexion deformity of the proximal interphalangeal joint and hyperextension of the distal interphalangeal joint of the right second toe were observed, including a torn central slip and plantarly displaced lateral bands during surgery. Surgical repair of the extensor mechanism and temporary pinning led to good clinical results.
Discussion:
Acute traumatic boutonniere deformity of the interphalangeal joint of the lesser toe is very rare. The mechanism of boutonniere deformity in this case is thought to be due to forced passive flexion exerted on an actively extended PIP joint, which is similar to that seen in fingers.
Conclusion:
We describe the pathophysiology of a case of boutonniere deformity of the lesser toe and suggest the effectiveness of surgical treatment.
