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Degenerative Changes in the Metatarsophalangeal Joints after Surgical Correction of Severe Hammer-Toe Deformities A COMPLICATION ASSOCIATED WITH AVASCULAR NECROSIS IN THREE CASES
MAX SCHECK
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1968 by The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Incorporated
The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.  1968; 50:727-737 
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Abstract

Degenerative changes in the metatarsophalangeal joints followilig surgical correction of dorsal subluxation and dislocation of the proximal phalanx in three patients are described. The possible causes of the complications are discussed.

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