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Lesser toe abnormalities.

Michael J Coughlin
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Lesser toe abnormalities, which can result in significant pain and discomfort, are caused by several intrinsic or extrinsic factors including inflammatory arthritis, trauma, congenital abnormalities, neuromuscular disorders, or poorly fitting shoe wear. Identification of the etiology of the deformity is necessary to determine whether conservative or surgical treatment is warranted and to possibly halt progression of the deformity.

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Michael J Coughlin. 2003. Lesser toe abnormalities.. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12690869/

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