Review of Proximal Interphalangeal Joint Excisional Arthroplasty for the Correction of Second Hammer Toe Deformity in 100 Cases

In a group of 75 patients who had PIP joint arthroplasty for the correction of second hammertoe, high levels of satisfaction were achieved. No serious complications were encountered, and revision surgery was required in just two cases. Floating toe was the most common complication encountered, and although this did decrease the level of patient satisfaction in seven patients it was not a cause of footwear irritation or pain in any patient.