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Claw/Hammer Toe Repair

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Abnormal flexion posture of the PIP joint that is often present in all toes. Frequently caused by neuromuscular diseases.

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  1. Academic Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, School of Medicine, University of Leeds, Leeds, UK

    Peter V. Giannoudis

  2. Department of Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK

    Efthimios J. Karadimas

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  1. Unit of Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, Leeds General Infirmary, Great George Street, Leeds, LS1 3EX, United Kingdom

    Peter V. Giannoudis

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Giannoudis, P.V., Karadimas, E.J. (2011). Claw/Hammer Toe Repair. In: Giannoudis, P. (eds) Practical Procedures in Elective Orthopaedic Surgery. Springer, London. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-85729-814-0_40

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