An Unusual Stress Fracture of the Proximal Phalanx of the Second Toe in a Common Peroneal Nerve Palsy Patient Associated with Hallux Valgus

Abstract

Stress fractures of the foot are common, but rare in the toes. Most reported stress fractures of the toes are in the great toes and have been associated with halux valgus deformity. Stress fracture of the proximal phalanx of the second toe has been reported in only one case and it was a sport-related injury. Halux valgus and abnormal gait related stress fracture of the proximal phalanx of the second toe has not been reported. We present a 41-year-old male, who had neurogenic equines and hallux valgus of right foot suffering from stress fracture of the proximal phalanx of the second toe. Eventually, he received the operation for correcting the hallux valgus and equinus contracture, and conservative treatment with casting for the stress fracture. Good union of the fracture was achieved following our intervention.