Phalangeal head resection for fixed hammer toe: Step 1
In a phalangeal head resection for a fixed hammer toe, the
surgeon removes a section of the phalangeal bone.
Phalangeal head resection for fixed hammer toe: Step 2
The surgeon removes the bone section and then straightens the
toe.
Phalangeal head resection for fixed hammer toe: Step 3
The surgeon uses a pin to hold the straightened hammer toe in
place. The pin comes out when the toe has
healed.
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