2005
DOI: 10.1177/107110070502600502
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Removal of the Second Toe for Severe Hammertoe Deformity in Elderly Patients

Abstract: Amputation of the second toe in elderly patients is acceptable for complaints of pain related solely to the hammertoe. The morbidity associated with more advanced reconstruction is avoided, while eliminating pain and improving shoe-wear and function. Patient satisfaction was high, and complications were minimal. Drift of the great toe into valgus did not appear to be a clinical problem.

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“…These include diaphysectomy, 30,31 partial proximal phalangectomy, [32][33][34] and amputation as salvage. 35,36 These options have been reported with moderate success and are mentioned mainly for historical interests. However, digital amputation can be an excellent salvage for the patient with multiple previous failed hammertoe corrections, particularly in an elderly or sedentary patient population.…”
Section: Alternative Proceduresmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…These include diaphysectomy, 30,31 partial proximal phalangectomy, [32][33][34] and amputation as salvage. 35,36 These options have been reported with moderate success and are mentioned mainly for historical interests. However, digital amputation can be an excellent salvage for the patient with multiple previous failed hammertoe corrections, particularly in an elderly or sedentary patient population.…”
Section: Alternative Proceduresmentioning
confidence: 98%
“…Gallentine and DeOrio report on 17 toes amputated through the MTPJ with an 82% satisfaction rate. 49 …”
Section: Operative Treatmentmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Gallentine and DeOrio evaluated the results of amputation of an isolated, painful second hammertoe in a study of twelve elderly patients with a mean age of seventy-eight years 64 . Ten of the twelve patients were satisfied with the result, and two were satisfied with reservations.…”
Section: Lesser Toe Problemsmentioning
confidence: 99%