Hallux Interphalangeus Extensus

We report four cases of symptomatic extension deformity of the interphalangeal joint of the hallux. Patients without pathology in the joint were effectively treated by osteotomy of the proximal phalanx. For older patients, or those with joint pathology, interphalangeal fusion is recommended. The con...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric orthopaedics 1993-11, Vol.13 (6), p.797-798
Hauptverfasser:	de Steiger, R N, Menelaus, M B
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Biological and medical sciences Child Female Foot Deformities, Acquired - surgery Hallux - surgery Humans Male Medical sciences Orthopedic surgery Surgery (general aspects). Transplantations, organ and tissue grafts. Graft diseases
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Zusammenfassung:	We report four cases of symptomatic extension deformity of the interphalangeal joint of the hallux. Patients without pathology in the joint were effectively treated by osteotomy of the proximal phalanx. For older patients, or those with joint pathology, interphalangeal fusion is recommended. The condition has not been previously reported.
ISSN:	0271-6798 1539-2570
DOI:	10.1097/01241398-199311000-00023