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Know the Causes and Treatment Associated with a Hammer Toe
- 6:35, 12th September 2018
- Test Organization
- Feet and legs
- Hammertoes
Hammertoe is an abnormality that curls your toe downward or bends it rather than pointing it forward. Though this deformity can affect any toe, it mostly affects the second or third toe. There are multiple causes behind this medical condition, but the most common causes are:
# wearing inappropriate shoes
# a bad toe injury
# arthritis
# stiff ligaments or tendons in the foot
# pressure from a bunion
# peripheral nerve damage also adds to this issue
The severity of hammertoe deformity determines the treatment that is offered to the patients.
The Treatments Given to a Hammer Toe Patient
If a hammer toe is caused by an unfitting footwear, it can be corrected by wearing properly fitting shoes. A high arch can lead to this condition, which can be treated by opting for toe pads or insoles. The work of the pads is to shift your toe’s position, and this alleviates pain and improves the appearance of your toe.
The shoe insoles, pads, cushions and medications are easily available in medical stores to treat corns and bunions. However, if they become painful or result in deformity, the doctor may choose surgical options to remove them. Apart from this, avoid popping the blisters on your toes as it may lead to infection and swelling.
Apply ointments over the affected area to relieve pain and prevent it from getting rubbed against the shoes. In case of a severe hammer toe, surgery is the best choice to restore regular feet movement. Surgery removes the injured or deformed bone, realigns joints and tendons, and re-positions the toe.
Are you suffering from painful corns or blisters on your foot? If you want to know whether you too have a hammer toe, book an appointment at Curedit.
