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Abstract
Congenital crossed toe is a common deformity which frequently causes disability. The fifth toe is affected and over-rides the fourth toe. Correction is carried out to relieve pain caused by pressure and to improve appearance. Methods of correction range from conservative manipulation and splintage to radical amputation. The method of syndactylisation is a plastic procedure which is simple, safe and reliable.
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© 1987 The Trustees of British Association of Plastic Surgeons. All rights reserved. Published by Elsevier Inc.
