curly toe

Curly Toe

Definition

 

Under-riding toe

- toe lies beneath adjacent toe

- congenital deformity

 

Pathology

 

Due to tight FDL & FDB

- capsule initially normal

- becomes constricted with time

 

Clinical

 

Usually 3rd toe

- flexed, ER, medially deviated

 

Deformity accentuated when standing

 

Ankle dorsiflexion