Book excerpt: In this issue of Foot and Ankle Clinics, guest editor Dr. Caio Nery brings his considerable expertise to the topic of Pathology of the Lesser Toes. As a frequent source of pain and dysfunction, the lesser toes can present challenging problems for both patients and surgeons alike. In this issue, top experts cover the anatomy, biomechanics, and pathology of common deformities of the lesser toes, with discussions of diagnosis, management, and both conservative and surgical treatments. - Contains 16 relevant, practice-oriented topics including imaging diagnosis of the lesser toes pathologies; diabetic deformities of the lesser toes; classic surgical alternatives for the treatment of lesser toe deformities; minimally invasive alternatives for the treatment of lesser toe deformities; and more. - Provides in-depth clinical reviews on pathology of the lesser toes, offering actionable insights for clinical practice. - Presents the latest information on this timely, focused topic under the leadership of experienced editors in the field. Authors synthesize and distill the latest research and practice guidelines to create clinically significant, topic-based reviews.