Hammer Toe, Mallet Toe, and Claw Toe

In this edition of “Roundtable Discussion,” we cover hammer toe, mallet toe, and claw toe. We have assembled an amazing group of surgeons with vast experience to discuss these surgical procedures. With 8 toes on the average person that can develop into hammer toes, mallet toes, or claw toes, these are the most common problems seen by foot and ankle surgeons. Additionally, more surgical procedures are performed for these problems than any others in the foot and ankle by a wide margin. Nonetheless, these procedures can be the bane of our existence. We have assembled 5 experienced foot and ankle surgeons, 2 who have literally “written the book” and are known for their contributions to this area of foot surgery, 1 international contributor who is the inventor of today’s most common form of fixation, and 2 rising stars who have performed clinical research in this area.