Hammer Toe Pain Relief

Hammer toe is a deformity of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammer toes can become inflexible and require surgery.

People with hammer toe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes. Causes of hammer toe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.

Treatment For Hammer toes

Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.

When conservative treatments don't provide relief, surgery may become necessary. Minimal invasive hammer toe surgery is less invasive than traditional methods, meaning smaller cuts, reduced scarring, and a quicker recovery time for you. The surgery focuses on realigning the bones, tendons, and joints, providing lasting relief from pain and improving toe function. While recovery varies, most patients experience significant improvement within a few weeks.

Regular hammertoe surgery, as opposed to minimal invasive surgery, may be recommended when the deformity is more severe, the joint is stiff or rigid, or there is significant damage to the bones and surrounding tissues. In these cases, a more traditional approach may be necessary to fully correct the deformity and address underlying issues.

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