ABSTRACT

Poliomyelitis, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, myelodysplasia and cerebral palsy are all associated with deformities of the lesser toes. However, in the majority of cases the aetiology is unknown.

Clinical problems 1. Curly toe. Correctable flexion deformities of the lateral three toes at both the proximal and distal interphalangeal (PIP and DIP) joints with normal metatarsophalangeal alignment of the (MTP) joint. It is often familial and presents in childhood.