Claw Toe M20.5X9 735.5

synonyms:claw toe

Claw Toe ICD-10

• M20.5X1 - Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), right foot
• M20.5X2 - Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), left foot
• M20.5X9 - Other deformities of toe(s) (acquired), unspecified foot
• See also Clawfoot ICD-10 Codes.

Claw Toe ICD-9

•  735.5 Claw Toe (acquired)

Claw Toe Etiology / Epidemiology / Natural History

•  MTP dorsiflexion, PIP flexion, DIP flexion
• Generally occurs in all toes and is often related to underlying neuromuscular disorder.
• If isolated to one toe a neuromuscular cause is unlikely.

Claw Toe Anatomy

Claw Toe Clinical Evaluation

• Generally presents do to painful dorsal callus

Claw Toe Xray / Diagnositc Tests

• Hammer Toe
• Mallet-Toe Deformity
• Crossover second Toe

Claw Toe Classification / Treatment

• Flexible  deformity: accomidative footwear, protective padding.  Consider semirigid orthotic with metatarsal pads for patients with associated metatarsalgia.  Consider transfer of FDL dorsally over midshaft of prox phalanx.
• Fixed deformity: Resection arthroplasty of the head and neck of the proximal phalanx vs PIP arthrodesis.

Claw Toe Associated Injuries / Differential Diagnosis

Claw Toe Complications

• Nonuion
• Infection
• Painful hardware

Claw Toe Follow-up Care

Claw Toe Review References

• Myerson MS, Fott and Ankle Disorders WB Saunders, 2000