Hammertoe Treatments
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. Usually, a corn or callus will form on either the end of the toe or on the prominent portion of the toe from excessive shoe pressure. 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.
Here at A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center, we want to help those suffering from hammertoe with professional hammertoe treatment. If you are suffering from a hammertoe, or want to look into hammertoe correction surgery, then make sure you contact A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center today!
Hammertoe Treatment Options
When it comes to hammertoe correction, there are several types of treatments available. 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 or functional orthotics can be prescribed by your podiatrist in order to accommodate the hammertoe condition.
VeriFixx® - A New Solution To Hammertoe Treatment
One of the newest hammertoe correction surgeries is the VeriFixx™ . This procedure has been shown to help those living with hammertoe and the side effects that come with it.
This Hammertoe Surgery is Designed To Reduce:
- Time in surgical shoe/boot
- Time to resume the activities of normal life
- Patient reluctance to undergo Hammer Toe correction due to recovery time
- Hammer Toe correction failures
Dr. Robert Schulte, a Ft. Collins foot and ankle surgeon is using a new solution for Hammer Toe. The new solutions is an FDA cleared Hammer Toe implant called VeriFixx™. The implant was designed to reduce pain, reduce recovery time and reduce the incidence of requiring a 2nd procedure.
ASA Treatment Facilities
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, making every effort to assure you of maximum benefits with minimum out-of-pocket expenses. When you need professional hammertoe treatment, make sure you come to A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center.
Contact Us Today!
Have a hammertoe that is causing discomfort or pain? Need to learn more about our professional hammertoe treatment? Contact the foot specialists at A Step Ahead Foot & Ankle Center today to find the right treatment plan for you! Our foot experts are ready to help you with professional hammertoe correction.