Correction of scar contracture deformities of the big toe with a multiplanar distraction device.

Abstract

A multiplanar distraction device was used in a 65-year-old woman for correction of multiplanar deformities of her right big toe. These deformities were caused by long-standing scar contracture after a crushing injury to the right foot. Without the necessity of other complicated procedures, the dorsal contracture and lateral deviation were corrected from 43 deg to 0 deg and from 22 deg to 0 deg respectively 3 weeks postoperatively. Kirschner wires were inserted temporarily for prevention of recurrence after removal of the frame, and were removed 6 weeks later. In follow-up after 8 months, the position of the big toe was stable and without recurrence of contracture. Application of the multiplanar distraction device simplified the surgical procedure to achieve this correction.