Introduction Claw toes are a common foot deformity characterized by an overstretched metacarpophalangeal joint with a flexed middle and end joint of the toes. In addition to the claw toes, there are often other deformities that can be corrected simultaneously during claw toe surgery. Reasons for claw toe surgery There are various reasons why claw … Operation of claw toes
Contraindications for claw toe surgery Claw toe surgery can often be performed under regional anesthesia, so the risk of anesthesia is relatively low. However, a good blood supply to the toes is absolutely necessary in order to allow good healing after the operation. Therefore, claw toe surgery should not be performed in cases of arterial … Contraindications for claw toe surgery | Operation of claw toes
Aftercare After a few weeks (4-6) weeks, connective tissue scar tissue forms in the area of the removed joint, so that the wire can be removed and the toe is held in the new position by itself. Only for the time in which the position is fixed by the wire a special shoe (so-called forefoot … Aftercare | Operation of claw toes
