Digital Fracture After a Flexor Tendon Transfer for Hammertoe Repair: A Case Report
published online 04 December 2009.
Abstract
The authors present a case report of a complication of a complete phalangeal fracture after flexor digitorum longus tendon transfer used for the surgical correction of a hammertoe deformity.
1Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, Private Practice, Anthem, AZ; Faculty, The Podiatry Institute, Decatur, GA
2Submitted while 3rd year surgical resident, Maricopa Integrated Heath System, Phoenix, AZ
Address correspondence to: William D. Fishco, DPM, MS, FACFAS, Valley Podiatry Group, Private Practice, Diplomate of the American Board of Podiatric Surgery, 41818 N. Venture Dr, Ste #110, Anthem, AZ 85086.
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