Pain and discomfort when walking or wearing shoes can sometimes be signs of hammertoe issues.
What Is Hammertoe?
Hammertoe is a podiatric condition that affects the smaller toes on your foot. Cases of hammertoe generally cause curling and deformation of the second, third, fourth or pinky toe, which can make it difficult to get around without severe discomfort. Addressing issues with hammertoe as quickly as possible can help to correct this podiatric condition and can promote greater mobility for you or other members of your family. Our team can identify the presence of hammertoe symptoms and can diagnose your issues to help you feel better much more quickly.
Symptoms of Hammertoe
Hammertoe usually causes pain in the feet, especially when wearing shoes. Corns and calluses may also appear on the ball of the foot, on the bottom of toes or between toes. If you are experiencing any of these signs of hammertoe, visiting our office as soon as possible is a solid step in the right direction to treat this condition effectively and to prevent further complications that hammertoe can sometimes cause.
What Causes Hammertoe?
Wearing shoes that are too small or too narrow for your feet can often result in hammertoe issues. Some people may also have a genetic predisposition to developing hammertoes and other podiatric problems. Pronation, which is a problem with your walking stance and gait, is also implicated in some cases of hammertoe. Diabetic neuropathy is responsible for some cases of hammertoe in patients with diabetes.
Treatment Options for Hammertoe
- Injection therapies that use corticosteroid medications to relieve inflammation and pain
- Changes in footwear, including orthopedic shoes and orthotic devices that can support your feet and reduce stress on muscles and tendons
- Trimming and removal of corns and calluses
- Surgical procedures that resolve hammertoe issues quickly and effectively.
Surgery for Hammertoe
The professional podiatric staff at Ideal Foot & Ankle Group can offer advanced surgical options for treating hammertoe. From minimally invasive procedures that can reduce healing times to comprehensive surgeries that will restore full mobility and pain-free walking for our patients, we can deliver the practical solutions you need to address this problem effectively. Depending on the surgical solution you choose, you may be able to walk right away after your procedure. More complex or extensive procedures, however, may require an extended recuperation period to achieve full mobility and pain-free walking for you or other members of your family.
If you need the most effective treatments for hammertoe and other podiatric problems in Astoria or Floral Park, New York, give Ideal Foot & Ankle Group a call today at 718-626-3338. We will be happy to schedule a consultation for you that will identify the underlying causes of your foot and ankle problems and will help you to stay mobile and pain-free for many years to come.
