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Neuropathic Deformities of the Lesser Toes.

Emilio Wagner¹, Pablo Wagner¹

¹Department of Orthopedic and Traumatology, Clinica Alemana, VItacura 5951, Vitacura, Santiago, Chile; Universidad Del Desarrollo, Santiago, Chile.

Foot and Ankle Clinics

|October 24, 2024

Summary

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Neuropathic lesser toe deformities, including claw, hammer, and mallet toes, result from neuromuscular disorders. Surgical joint fusion and tenotomies offer effective treatment with low revision rates.

Keywords:

Claw toes Hammer toes Lesser toes deformities Mallet toes Neurologic Rigid toes

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Area of Science:

Orthopedic surgery
Neuromuscular disorders
Foot and ankle reconstruction

Background:

Neuropathic deformities of the lesser toes encompass conditions like claw toes, hammer toes, and mallet toes.
These deformities stem from underlying neuromuscular disorders, leading to stiff toe joints.

Purpose of the Study:

To describe neuropathic lesser toe deformities.
To outline surgical approaches based on specific joint involvement.
To evaluate the efficacy of interphalangeal joint fusions and tenotomies.

Main Methods:

Classification of lesser toe deformities based on joint position (flexed/extended).
Surgical intervention involving interphalangeal joint fusions.
Adjunctive soft tissue procedures, including extensor or flexor tenotomies.

Main Results:

Accurate identification of joint position is crucial for surgical planning.
Interphalangeal joint fusions combined with tenotomies are the preferred surgical method.
The described procedures yield good clinical outcomes with minimal need for revision.

Conclusions:

Neuropathic lesser toe deformities require precise surgical management.
Joint-specific fusions and tenotomies are effective treatments.
This approach ensures favorable results and low revision rates for patients.