Case report of surgical fixation of delayed union biphalangeal toe fractures at the fusion sites.

ABSTRACT

Introduction: The prognosis for toe fractures with coalition is generally good, but in some cases, bone union may not be achieved. This is the report in which good results are obtained by surgery for a painful delayed union of biphalangeal toe fractures. Case Report Case 1 A 64-year-old Japanese woman had left toe pain for 7 months. Plain radiography showed fourth toe fracture with coalition. Surgical fixation was performed. Case 2 A 63-year-old Japanese woman had left toe pain for a month. Plain radiography showed third toe fracture with coalition. No improvement was achieved with conservative treatment, and surgical treatment was performed. Conclusion: Surgical treatment should be performed for the nonunion of symphalangistic distal phalanx fractures with long-term pain.