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Foot, Ankle & Lower Leg Procedures

Hammer Toe Correction (PIP Joint Arthroplasty)

 

This surgical procedure is used to correct a hammer toe, a deformity of the toe that causes the toe to become permanently frozen in a bent position. During this procedure, a small piece of bone is removed to shorten the toe and allow it to straighten.

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