A hammertoe is a dislocation of the joint of any one of the
toes. It is described as a hammertoe because it bends under like a claw, or like
the hammer in a piano.
A corn or a callus usually will form either on the end of
the toe or from shoe pressure on the prominent portion of the toe. These types
of toes can be hereditary in nature, or the deformity can be the result of
faulty foot function. This deformity may be quite flexible at first but damage
to the affected joint eventually results in a rigid deformity.
Several types of treatment are available for this
condition. Conservative care would include trimming the corn or callus and
padding to reduce shoe pressure. However, this does not correct the hammered
condition. The only way to correct the deformity is with a minor surgical
procedure, generally performed under local anesthesia. In cases in which
surgical intervention may not be advisable, special types of shoes can be
prescribed by your podiatrist in order to accommodate the hammertoe condition.
Can a podiatrist easily relieve you of the continual suffering caused by hammertoe? We make it easy for you to find out. Here's how...
The physicians and staff of the A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Centers maintain two complete podiatric clinical facilities and provide 24-hour emergency service. We participate in most health plans including Blue Cross / Blue Shield, Medicare, and Medicaid. We complete and file all necessary insurance forms and make every effort to assure you of maximum benefits with minimum out-of-pocket expense.
You are invited to make an appointment today to relieve your foot problems by calling us at 970-493-4660 or 970-667-0769.
