Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe 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

Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.

Treatment

Treatment for the condition typically involves wearing 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.

In severe cases, hammertoe surgery may be recommended to correct the deformity.

If you have hammertoe and want to take care of the issue once and for all, our team can help! Dr. Nathan Lucas and the rest of our skilled team at Renuva Xtremity in Memphis can find the right treatment for you or provide you with hammertoe correction surgery. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.

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