Hammertoes
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Foot Pain & Deformities
What is Hammertoes?
A hammertoe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. It can affect any toe, though it most commonly affects the second or third toe. Hammertoes can be flexible or rigid, and early intervention is key to preventing progression.
Causes
Several factors can contribute to the development of hammertoes:
- Imbalance in muscles, tendons, or ligaments
- Wearing ill-fitting shoes, especially high heels
- Trauma to the toe
- Arthritis
- Genetic predisposition
Symptoms
Common signs and symptoms of hammertoes include:
- Abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe
- Pain when wearing shoes
- Corns or calluses on top or tip of the toe
- Inflammation, redness, or burning
- Inability to straighten the toe
Treatment Options
At Infinity Foot & Ankle in DeSoto, TX, we offer comprehensive treatment options for hammertoes:
- Shoes with roomy toe boxes
- Toe exercises and stretching
- Padding to relieve corns and calluses
- Custom orthotics
- Splinting or taping
- Minimally invasive hammertoe surgery