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Orthotics for the Treatment of Lesser Toe Deformities.

Manuel Monteagudo¹, Ángel M Orejana²

¹Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Unit, Orthopaedic and Trauma Department, IOTAM, Hospital Universitario Quirónsalud Madrid, Spain; Faculty Medicine UEM Madrid, Spain.

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Summary

Conservative treatments for lesser toe deformities are often overlooked. This study reviews shoe modifications and orthotics, offering insights into their use for pain relief and potentially avoiding surgery.

Keywords:

Conservative Deformity Hammertoe Lesser toe Mallet Orthotics Shoewear

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Published on: January 24, 2018

Area of Science:

Orthopedics
Podiatry
Biomechanics

Background:

Lesser toes are crucial for foot and body locomotion.
Lesser toe disorders are common, yet conservative treatments are understudied.
Conservative management is often a first-line approach to avoid surgery.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of conservative management for lesser toe deformities.
To detail available shoe modifications and orthotics for these conditions.
To discuss the indications, impact on pain relief, and rationale for conservative treatment.

Main Methods:

Literature review of conservative treatment modalities for lesser toe deformities.
Analysis of shoe modifications and orthotics.
Evaluation of their role in pain management and surgical avoidance.

Main Results:

Shoe modifications and orthotics offer a range of options for conservative care.
Specific devices can be indicated based on the type of deformity.
These interventions can significantly impact pain relief.

Conclusions:

Conservative management, including shoe modifications and orthotics, is a viable first-line treatment for lesser toe deformities.
This approach can effectively alleviate pain and potentially prevent the need for surgical intervention.
Further research into the efficacy of specific conservative treatments is warranted.