Hammer Toe Correction with Excision Arthroplasty. Version-1

• Research type

  Research Study

• Full title

  Hammer Toe Correction with Excision Arthroplasty; Kirschner wire stabilisation versus soft tissue stabilisation.

• IRAS ID

  138482

• Contact name

  Victoria Sinclair

• Contact email

  vicfsinclair@doctors.org.uk

• Sponsor organisation

  East Lancashire Healthcare Trust

• Research summary

  We aim to compare 2 methods of straightening the proximal interphalangeal joint in the lesser (small toes) used to correct toe deformities. The first method involves excising the joint of the toe and maintaining the straightened position with a wire (Kirschner wire) which is removed at 6 weeks. The second method also excises the joint and uses soft tissue repair and strapping to maintain the toe position, avoiding the use of wires.
  We plan to measure patient reported outcome scores and patient satisfaction (questionnaires) at 2, 6 and 52 weeks. We will also record any complications resulting from surgery in both groups.

• REC name

  North West - Preston Research Ethics Committee

• REC reference

  14/NW/0061

• Date of REC Opinion

  7 Apr 2014

• REC opinion

  Further Information Favourable Opinion