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How Can A Hammer Toe Be Fused If There Was No Broken Bone?
I went in to get my hammertoe evaluated and the doctor refused to give me any treatment, because I have contact dermatitis on my left foot. When I asked him if you could just cut the ligaments/tendons, he said "no" because my hammertoe was fused? How can a toe be fused if there was no broken bone?
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for posting If the joint cartilage gets damaged,then over a long period of time the bone ends get fused/arthodesis. Hope this helps. Take care
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How Can A Hammer Toe Be Fused If There Was No Broken Bone?
Hi Thanks for posting If the joint cartilage gets damaged,then over a long period of time the bone ends get fused/arthodesis. Hope this helps. Take care