Claw toe deformity
Last revised by Henry Knipe on 15 Nov 2021
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Knipe H, Claw toe deformity. Reference article, Radiopaedia.org (Accessed on 19 Apr 2024) https://doi.org/10.53347/rID-94601
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Systems:
Claw toe deformities are hyperextension of the metatarsophalangeal joint of the foot with hyperflexion of the proximal and distal interphalangeal joints 1-3. It is considered more severe but less common than hammer toe deformity 1.
Pathology
Associations
- neuromuscular imbalance, e.g Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease 1
- stroke 4
References
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- 2. Malhotra K, Davda K, Singh D. The Pathology and Management of Lesser Toe Deformities. EFORT Open Rev. 2016;1(11):409-19. doi:10.1302/2058-5241.1.160017 - Pubmed
- 3. Federer A, Tainter D, Adams S, Schweitzer K. Conservative Management of Metatarsalgia and Lesser Toe Deformities. Foot Ankle Clin. 2018;23(1):9-20. doi:10.1016/j.fcl.2017.09.003 - Pubmed
- 4. Laurent G, Valentini F, Loiseau K, Hennebelle D, Robain G. Claw Toes in Hemiplegic Patients After Stroke. Ann Phys Rehabil Med. 2010;53(2):77-85. doi:10.1016/j.rehab.2009.12.005 - Pubmed