Claw and Hammer toes

Question 1

Pathogenesis of claw toes/toe positions?

Answer 1

-Hyperextension at MTPJ -Hyperflexion at PIPJ -Hyperflexion at DIPJ

Question 2

Pathogenesis of hammer toe positions?

Answer 2

-Hyperextension at the MTPJ -Hyperflexion at the PIPJ-Hyperextension at the DIPJ

Question 3

Pathogenesis/toe positions in mallet toes?

Answer 3

Hyperflexion at DIPJ

Question 4

Pathogenesis/toe position of curly toe?

Answer 4

Hyperflexion at PIPJ Hyperflexion at DIPJ

Question 5

Signs/symptoms of claw & hammer toes?

Answer 5

-Can be painful -Can rub on footwear: corns and skin breakdown

Question 6

Treatment of claw & hammer toes?

Answer 6

-Toe sleeves and corn plasters can prevent skin problems -Tenotomy: division of an overactive tendon -Tendon transfer -Arthrodesis (PIPJ)-Toe amputation