Lesser Toe PIP Joint Arthrodesis Versus Resection Arthroplasty

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with one or more claw toes with rigid PIP joint flexion and extension deformity of the MTP joint scheduled for surgical intervention in the investigator's department Exclusion Criteria: * known osteoporosis or other bone metabolism disorders * prior surgery on the toe scheduled for the intervention * immunodeficiency or immunosuppressive drug intake * pregnancy * non-palpable pulses of the posterior tibial artery or the dorsalis pedis artery * anticoagulation therapy with the exception of acetylsalicylic acid * a lack of sufficient physical resilience to allow free self-mobilization and walking.