[cmsmasters_row data_width=”boxed” data_padding_left=”3″ data_padding_right=”3″ data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_bg_parallax_ratio=”0.5″ data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”50″ data_padding_top_large=”0″ data_padding_bottom_large=”0″ data_padding_top_laptop=”0″ data_padding_bottom_laptop=”0″ data_padding_top_tablet=”0″ data_padding_bottom_tablet=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_h=”0″ data_padding_top_mobile_v=”0″ data_padding_bottom_mobile_v=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”lljsz5xfnq”][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”vph6hbc65n”][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”cf56nve6f” animation_delay=”0″]
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”g23ed43rd” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”kol81jf7gj”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”bjgmgxkjwr” type=”h1″ font_family=”Montserrat:400,700″ font_weight=”600″ font_style=”default” text_align=”center” color=”#03387a” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Hammer Toes[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”ilkfcaa9gv” animation_delay=”0″]
A hammer toe develops because of an abnormal balance of the muscles in the toes. This abnormal balance causes increased pressures on the tendons and joints of the toe, leading to its contracture.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”5m3r0a8gqv” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”tn5e7nrjd”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”tnrcfivg77″ type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Causes[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”a9kc0svdra” animation_delay=”0″]
- Heredity and trauma can also lead to the formation of a hammer toe.
- Arthritis is another factor because the balance around the toe in people with arthritis is disrupted.
- Wearing shoes that are too tight and cause the toes to squeeze can also cause a hammer toe to form.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”35xyd5io8n” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”apmrlfs47e”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”0p8bwnb0d9″ type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Treatment[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”w80bbo96bo” animation_delay=”0″]
Treatment options vary with the type and severity of each hammer toe, although identifying the deformity early in its development is important to avoid surgery.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”wn89vr9eh” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”7lanakeljp”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”zogvkhz66h” type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Padding and Taping[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”dhxu8b4svh” animation_delay=”0″]
Often padding and taping are the first steps in a treatment plan. Padding the hammer toe prominence minimises pain and allows the patient to continue a normal, active life.
Taping may change the imbalance around the toes and thus relieve the stress and pain.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”wim0y1pe4″ data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”aav0p1ersb”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”2ou81l179s” type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Medication[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”67xf0l04g” animation_delay=”0″]
Anti-inflammatory drugs and cortisone injections can be prescribed by your Specialist Podiatrist to ease acute pain and inflammation caused by the joint deformity.
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[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”6bjh23izno” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”mvulta914b”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”68y7qz435″ type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Orthotic Devices[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”43gcqvfpq” animation_delay=”0″]
Custom shoe inserts made by your podiatrist may be useful in controlling foot function. An orthotic device may reduce symptoms and prevent the worsening of the hammer toe deformity.
[/cmsmasters_text][/cmsmasters_column][/cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_row data_shortcode_id=”0o0rl6hpjc” data_width=”boxed” data_top_style=”default” data_bot_style=”default” data_color=”default” data_padding_top=”0″ data_padding_bottom=”20″][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″ data_bg_position=”top center” data_bg_repeat=”no-repeat” data_bg_attachment=”scroll” data_bg_size=”cover” data_border_style=”default” data_animation_delay=”0″ data_shortcode_id=”d0pudtguzp”][cmsmasters_heading shortcode_id=”6o1ehcze68″ type=”h2″ font_weight=”500″ font_style=”default” text_align=”left” margin_top=”0″ margin_bottom=”20″ animation_delay=”0″]Surgery[/cmsmasters_heading][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”cjml79n3h” animation_delay=”0″]
For less severe deformities, the surgery will remove the bony prominence and restore normal alignment of the toe joint, thus relieving pain.
Minimally Invasive Surgical techniques can be used for flexible deformities to lengthen tendons and straighten toes, this technique allows for a faster recovery period.
Severe hammer toes, which are not fully reducible, may require more complex surgical procedures.
Recuperation takes time, and some swelling and discomfort are common for several weeks following surgery. Any pain, however, is easily managed with medications prescribed by your Specialist Podiatrist.
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