Foot & ankle international
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Multicenter Study Observational Study
Stabilization of proximal interphalangeal joint in lesser toe deformities with an angulated intramedullary implant.
Hammertoe and claw toe are among the most common foot deformities. Proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint realignment can be performed using specifically designed intramedullary implants. The aim of this study was to assess the clinical outcome of patients with lesser toes deformities undergoing PIP joint realignment using an intramedullary implant. ⋯ Level IV, prospective case series.