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Hammer Toe

Known as: Toes, Hammer, Hammertoe, Hammer toes 
Hyperextension of the metatarsal-phalangeal joint with hyperflexion of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint. [pmid:19125433]
National Institutes of Health

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Review
2015
Review
2015
Hammertoe Correction With K-Wire Fixation
Background: Kirschner wire (K-wire) fixation for correction of hammertoe deformity is a common, low-cost method for fixation of… 
2012
2012
Treatment of hammertoe deformity using a one-piece intramedullary device: a case series.
Hammertoes are common deformities that are often surgically treated using arthrodesis or arthroplasty of the proximal… 
2006
2006
A bioabsorbable fixation implant for use in proximal interphalangeal joint (hammer toe) arthrodesis: Biomechanical testing in a synthetic bone substrate.
The surgical correction of hammer toe deformity of the lesser toes is one of the most commonly performed forefoot procedures. In… 
Highly Cited
2003
Highly Cited
2003
Diagnosis and treatment of First Metatarsophalangeal Joint Disorders. Section 6: Other disorders ☆ ☆☆
Review
2003
Review
2003
Operative Repair of Fourth and Fifth Toe Corns
Methods: We report a retrospective review of 57 consecutive patients (72 feet) over a period of 20 years who had been treated… 
2000
2000
Signs of neuropathy in the lower legs and feet of patients with acute intermittent porphyria
Abstract. Wikberg A, Andersson C, Lithner F (University of Umeå, Umeå; Primary Health Care Centre, Arjeplog; and University… 
Highly Cited
1997
Highly Cited
1997
Dejerine‐Sottas neuropathy in mother and son with same point mutation of PMP22 gene
We studied a 25‐year‐old black woman with healthy parents and her 2‐year, 11‐month‐old son. Her motor development was delayed and… 
Review
1996
Review
1996
Operative procedures for the correction of hammertoe, claw toe, and mallet toe: a literature review.
Hammer toes, claw toes, and mallet toes are some of the most common problems a podiatrist encounters. Patients with these… 
Highly Cited
1995
Highly Cited
1995
Treatment of Symptomatic Hammertoe with a Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Arthrodesis
This study examined 76 consecutive patients (100 feet) treated by a single surgeon for both flexible and rigid hammertoes with a… 
Highly Cited
1980
Highly Cited
1980
Peg and Dowel Fusion of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint
The clawtoe or hammertoe deformity is frequently encountered in office practice. The etiology of this condition remains obscure… 
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