Have one or more of your toes taken on a twisted look, and you can’t figure out when this happened — or why? This is a classic sign of hammertoe, a foot deformity that impacts the muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments of the three middle toes.
In addition to affecting the appearance of your toes, hammertoe causes uncomfortable symptoms, and failing to treat the condition puts you at risk for worse problems down the road.
Fortunately, our competent and caring podiatric team at Premier Foot & Ankle is ready to help with a wide range of treatment options, depending on the stage and severity of your condition. We’re committed to tailoring a plan for you that brings relief and puts this condition in your rearview mirror for good.
When you live with hammertoe, you face:
Hammertoe develops when excessive pressure is placed on the toes. This can occur from wearing tight or uncomfortable shoes, or from having a foot shape where the middle toes are longer than the big toe. A history of foot or toe trauma sets you up for hammertoe, too, as do gait issues (how you walk).
Additionally, living with certain health conditions increases your risk of developing hammertoe. These include arthritis and diabetes, as well as other foot conditions such as bunions.
Whatever leads to your being affected by hammertoe, we can help.
Your Premier Foot & Ankle provider is an expert at diagnosing and treating hammertoe. They carefully consider which treatment or treatment combination will be most beneficial for you.
Successful approaches include conservative options, such as over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medications, cream remedies, and devices like taping or padding your affected toes. Splints are also known to help. Even changing your footwear can provide relief.
Custom orthotics can ease many conditions, including hammertoe. Steroid injections and physical therapy can also bring relief.
Unfortunately, conservative treatments still leave some patients suffering with symptoms and continuing hammertoe progression, but surgical solutions exist. Implants and specially designed hardware reduce problematic pressure by straightening your affected toes.
Don’t go another day enduring hammertoe pain, stiffness, and other symptoms. Getting proper and timely treatment for your hammertoe will allow you to move freely, without pain and a claw-like appearance to your toes. We listen, address your questions and concerns, and are eager to create a treatment plan for your specific situation.
Call one of our five convenient Texas locations today or book your appointment online anytime.
