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Foot Problems

Hammertoes

· Hammertoes are one of several types of toe deformities.

· Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling 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.

· This deformity can be aggravated by tight fitting shoes and can result in pain over the prominent bony areas on the top of the toe.

· Treatment usually involves a shoe to better accommodate your deformed toe.

· Foot orthotics with a soft top lining may also alleviate pain. If, after trying these treatments, you are still having difficulty, surgical treatment to straighten the toe may be necessary.

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