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Introduction Deformities of the lesser toes are a frequently-encountered condition associated with significant morbidity. Data from the Swedish registries suggests that almost a quarter of patients undergoing forefoot surgery had lesser toe
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hallux valgus deformity because of their higher load capacity compared to polylactide pins. 9 More slender pins and pin-like devices are used in procedures of the lesser toes. Biodegradable plates, as used in orthognathic surgery, have not made their way
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92% according to the records of the preoperative clinical examination. 5 The lesser toes should also be carefully inspected. Sometimes one can clearly see widening of the affected web space (possibly due to space occupying perineural fibrosis or
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. While a carbon fibre footplate provides coverage of the entire foot, a Morton’s extension leaves the lesser toe MTP joints uncovered, which may be desirable in young and active patients ( Fig. 1 ). Carbon fibre inserts are paired with overlying soft
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hallucis longus and extensor digitorum longus as secondary ankle dorsiflexors will lead to ‘cock-up’ deformity of the hallux and clawtoe deformity of the lesser toes. To allow the toe pulp to touch the ground, the flexor muscles of the toes contract
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procedure in the lesser toes . Foot 2014 24 56 – 61 . ( https://doi.org/10.1016/j.foot.2014.02.006 ) 24684777 31. Chan JJ Sarkar SS Nordio A Guzman JZ Hasija R & Vulcano E . Failure of fixation with nickel-titanium staples in first
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an underlying neuromuscular disorder such as Charcot Marie Tooth. Note should also be taken of any wasting of the intrinsic muscles, clawing of the lesser toes or a plantar flexed first ray. Patients may also have a non-neurological or subtle pes
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reconstruction and secondary skin grafting. 53 In all cases, healing of the wound should not delay the adjuvant treatment (chemotherapy and radiotherapy). 33 Amputation After amputation of lesser toes, an orthosis can help in keeping the other
