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A hammer toe, hammertoe or contracted toe is a deformity of the muscles and ligaments of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the second, third, fourth, or fifth toe, bending it into a shape resembling a hammer. In the early stage, a flexible hammertoe is movable at the joints; a rigid hammertoe joint cannot be moved and usually requires surgery.
A tenotomy is a surgical act which involves the division of a tendon. [1] It and related procedures are also referred to as tendon release, tendon lengthening, and heel-cord release. When it involves the Achilles tendon, it is called "Achillotenotomy". [citation needed] It has been used in the treatment of cerebral palsy. [2]
Toe separators, or toe spacers, help alleviate aches and pains in the feet. Podiatrists share the best ones for bunions, hammer toes, and other conditions.
Replantation or reattachment is defined as the surgical reattachment of a body part (such as a finger, hand, or toe) that has been completely cut from the body. [1] Examples include reattachment of a partially or fully amputated finger, or reattachment of a kidney that had had an avulsion-type injury.
If the clubfoot deformity does not improve by the end of the casting phase, an Achilles tendon tenotomy can be performed. [10] The procedure consists of a small posterior skin incision through which the tendon cut is made. In order to maintain the correct position of the foot, it is necessary to wear an orthopedic brace until 5 years of age. [11]
735 Acquired deformities of toe. 735.0 Hallux valgus; 735.2 Hallux rigidus; 735.4 Hammer toe, other; 736 Other acquired deformities of limbs. 736.1 Mallet finger; 736.2 Other acquired deformities of finger; 736.7 Other acquired deformities of ankle and foot; 736.8 Acquired deformities of other parts of limbs 736.81 Unequal leg length (acquired)
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Chronic toe walking leads to muscle contracture due to the lack of calf muscles being adequately stretched. Once the muscle contracture has developed, the voluntary toe walking then becomes involuntary. [2] If someone has a disability that causes spasticity (such as cerebral palsy), they may walk on their toes involuntarily.