Operative procedures for the correction of hammertoe, claw toe, and mallet toe: a literature review

Clin Podiatr Med Surg. 1996 Apr;13(2):211-20.

Abstract

Hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes are some of the most common problems a podiatrist encounters. Patients with these deformities often experience significant pain and desire treatment of the deformed toe. This article provides a review of the literature, identifies the various methods of surgical treatment, and evaluates the outcomes of these procedures.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Arthrodesis
  • Arthroplasty
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Foot Deformities / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Tendons / surgery
  • Toe Joint / surgery*
  • Toes / surgery*