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Explore the complete Hammertoes Handbook by chapter and section.

Handbook

Read the Hammertoes Handbook in chapter and section order.

Chapter 1: Understanding Hammertoes

  1. What Is a Hammertoe?Chapter 1 · Section 1 of 20
  2. Hammertoe, Claw Toe or Mallet Toe?Chapter 1 · Section 2 of 20
  3. What Causes Hammertoes?Chapter 1 · Section 3 of 20
  4. Symptoms, Corns and ProgressionChapter 1 · Section 4 of 20

Chapter 2: Diagnosis and Non-Surgical Treatment

  1. How Are Hammertoes Assessed?Chapter 2 · Section 5 of 20
  2. Which Shoes Help Hammertoes?Chapter 2 · Section 6 of 20
  3. Do Pads, Splints, Taping and Orthoses Help?Chapter 2 · Section 7 of 20
  4. Corn Care, Exercises and When Surgery Is ConsideredChapter 2 · Section 8 of 20

Chapter 3: Flexible Hammertoes and Tenotomy

  1. What Is a Flexor Tenotomy?Chapter 3 · Section 9 of 20
  2. Who Is Suitable for Tenotomy?Chapter 3 · Section 10 of 20
  3. What Happens During Tenotomy and Recovery?Chapter 3 · Section 11 of 20
  4. Benefits and Risks of TenotomyChapter 3 · Section 12 of 20

Chapter 4: Keyhole Exostectomy and Arthroplasty

  1. What Is Minimally Invasive or Keyhole Exostectomy?Chapter 4 · Section 13 of 20
  2. Benefits, Recovery and Risks of Keyhole ExostectomyChapter 4 · Section 14 of 20
  3. What Is Hammertoe Arthroplasty?Chapter 4 · Section 15 of 20
  4. Tenotomy, Exostectomy or Arthroplasty?Chapter 4 · Section 16 of 20

Chapter 5: Arthrodesis, Internal Fixation and Recovery

  1. What Is Hammertoe Arthrodesis?Chapter 5 · Section 17 of 20
  2. Why Dr Lafferty Avoids Wires Protruding From the ToesChapter 5 · Section 18 of 20
  3. Results and Risks of ArthrodesisChapter 5 · Section 19 of 20
  4. Choosing Surgery and Planning RecoveryChapter 5 · Section 20 of 20

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