The Management of Superficial Disorders of the Forefoot

Abstract

Superficial disorders of the forefoot are frequently seen in any office practice. Soft corns, ingrown toenails, plantar calluses, and plantar warts are the most common of these disorders. Their etiology, recognition, and operative and nonoperative management are discussed.

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