Phalangeal head resection (arthroplasty) for toe joint deformities

References

Citations

  1. Frey C, ed. (2005). Toe deformities section of Foot and ankle. In LY Griffin, ed., Essentials of Musculoskeletal Care, 3rd ed., pp. 703–707. Rosemont, IL: American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.


Author: Shannon Erstad, MBA/MPHLast Updated: September 4, 2007
Medical Review: William M. Green, MD - Emergency Medicine
Gavin W.G. Chalmers, DPM - Podiatry and Podiatric Surgery
Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine

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