Artificial syndactylisation for congenital crossed toes.

Area of Science:

• Orthopedics
• Plastic Surgery
• Podiatry

Background:

• Congenital crossed toe is a prevalent foot deformity impacting the fifth toe, leading to pain and functional disability.
• The condition involves the fifth toe overriding the fourth toe, necessitating corrective intervention for pain relief and aesthetic improvement.

Purpose of the Study:

• To evaluate the effectiveness of syndactylisation as a surgical method for correcting congenital crossed toe.
• To present syndactylisation as a simple, safe, and reliable plastic surgical procedure for this common deformity.

Main Methods:

• Review of conservative treatments including manipulation and splintage.
• Surgical intervention focusing on the syndactylisation technique, a plastic procedure.
• Assessment of outcomes based on pain relief, functional improvement, and cosmetic results.

Main Results:

• Syndactylisation is identified as a simple, safe, and reliable method for correcting congenital crossed toe.
• The procedure effectively relieves pain caused by pressure and improves the toe's appearance.
• Compared to more radical options like amputation, syndactylisation presents a less invasive approach.

Conclusions:

• Syndactylisation is a highly effective and recommended surgical treatment for congenital crossed toe.
• The procedure offers a favorable balance of simplicity, safety, reliability, and positive patient outcomes.
• Addressing congenital crossed toe through syndactylisation can significantly improve patient quality of life.