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Area of Science:

  • Podiatry
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Tumor Pathology

Background:

  • Hammertoe deformities are prevalent foot conditions frequently linked to muscular and tendinous imbalances.
  • Rigid hammertoes present significant challenges in treatment, often requiring surgical intervention.
  • Soft-tissue tumors are an uncommon etiology for foot deformities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case study of a rigid hammertoe deformity caused by a soft-tissue chondroma.
  • To describe the surgical technique employed for the excision of the chondroma and correction of the hammertoe.

Main Methods:

  • A 41-year-old patient with a rigid hammertoe deformity was evaluated.
  • Diagnostic imaging was utilized to identify the underlying pathology.
  • Surgical excision of the soft-tissue chondroma and subsequent hammertoe correction were performed.

Main Results:

  • A soft-tissue chondroma was identified as the cause of the rigid hammertoe.
  • Successful surgical removal of the chondroma was achieved.
  • The surgical technique effectively corrected the hammertoe deformity.

Conclusions:

  • Soft-tissue chondroma can be a rare but definitive cause of rigid hammertoe deformities.
  • Surgical management involving tumor excision and deformity correction is a viable treatment option.
  • This case highlights the importance of considering uncommon pathologies in the differential diagnosis of hammertoe deformities.