- See:
-
Claw Toes:
-
Poliomyelitis
- Discussion:
- 2 causes;
-
long toe extensors:
- substitute for severely weakened ankle dorsiflexors;
- clawing is even more marked w/ Achilles tendon contracture;
- during
swing phase long toe extensors actively contract, producing claw toe deformities;
- during
stance phase when wt is born on foot, these deformities are not apparent;
-
long toe flexors:
- used to substitute for weakened gastro-soleus group at
push off;
- gait is significant for clawing of toes only push off is attempted;
- this pattern of claw toes is elminated thru tendon transfers to restore active
plantar flexion of the ankle;
- operation on the toes is then usually unneccessary;
