This video presents an arthroplasty for hammertoes affecting the second, third, and fourth toes. The speaker explains that the corns will be removed, the skin closed, and the toes straightened. The clip also gives estimates for the time spent on each toe, healing, walking after treatment, and returning to work.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
This patient has hammertoe syndrome affecting the second, third, and fourth toes. We are going to perform an arthroplasty. The speaker says the procedure takes about five minutes per toe. We will remove the corn, close the skin with stitches, and straighten the toe. The speaker estimates a two-week healing period and says the patient will walk afterward and return to work the same day or the following day.
Key takeaways
- The video discusses arthroplasty for hammertoes affecting three toes.
- The procedure includes removing corns, closing the skin, and straightening the toes.
- The speaker describes a two-week healing period and a rapid return to walking and work.
