Butler Arthroplasty for Correction of the Adducted Fifth Toe: A Retrospective Study of 36 Operations Between 1968 and 1982
1985; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 5; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1097/01241398-198507000-00010
ISSN1539-2570
AutoresG. Brian Black, Dennis P. Grogan, Walter P. Bobechko,
Tópico(s)Musculoskeletal Disorders and Rehabilitation
ResumoThis is a retrospective study of 30 children and adolescents who have undergone Butler arthroplasty for correction of an overriding fifth toe. Bilateral operations were performed on six patients, giving a total of 36 operations. Good to excellent results were obtained in 34 of the 36 operations. With attention to detail, this is a simple and safe operation. Full correction is obtainable without postoperative splintage or cast immobilization. This study represents the only reported experience in North America of this little-known procedure.
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