Tag: foot

Correction of Brachymetatarsia: Revisiting the One-Stage Technique

October 27, 2015

Brachymetatarsia is a general term used to describe a shortening of one or more of the metatarsals.  Typically it affects the 4th metatarsal in women. Many women who have the condition sometimes complain of pain to the shortened digit or pain under the ball of the foot.  More importantly, some have a deep-seated, self-consciousness about … More Correction of Brachymetatarsia: Revisiting the One-Stage Technique

Phalinx® Implant used in both Hammer toe and Mallet toe fusions

January 18, 2015

by Al C. Kline, DPM I’ve used a number of techniques over the years to correct hammer toes and mallet toes.   Many times, hammertoes and mallet toes are corrected by digital arthrodesis or fusion.  Classically, before the newer implants were designed, simple Kirschner wires were used to fuse digital deformities. Hammer toe correction using … More Phalinx® Implant used in both Hammer toe and Mallet toe fusions