‘Curly Toes’
A common childhood deformity of the lessor toes where one or more may be flexed at the IPJ’s and rotated in a varus position – often underlapping.
Aetiology
Usually congenital; Could be due to intrauterine pressure; Aggravated by footwear
Clinical Features:
Usually a full range of motion; Usually bilateral; Usually the 3rd to 5th toes; As children grow, the deformity becomes less extreme – but may have hyperkeratotic lesions
Management:
Reassurance
Splinting
Treat lesions
Surgery for significant cases
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