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Hammertoes Treatment

If your toes hurt when wearing shoes or you’ve developed painful calluses on the tops of your toes, you may be dealing with a condition called hammertoes. This common condition can cause discomfort and affect your mobility, but effective treatments are available to relieve your pain and restore comfort. Hammertoes occur when the small joints in the toes contract, causing the toes to bend into an abnormal position. This deformity leads to friction between the tops of the toes and shoes, often resulting in painful corns or calluses. Over time, this can make walking, standing, or wearing shoes uncomfortable.

RICE Method for Initial Care

If you’ve injured your foot or ankle, follow the RICE method while waiting for professional care:

Elevation: Keep the injured area elevated above heart level to reduce swelling.
Rest: Avoid putting weight on the injured foot or ankle.
Ice: Apply ice to reduce swelling and pain.
Compression: Use an elastic bandage to provide support and minimize swelling.

Symptoms of Hammertoes

Swelling or redness in the toes.
Pain or discomfort when wearing shoes.
Hard, painful calluses or corns on the tops of the toes.
Difficulty straightening the affected toes.

FAQs

For many patients, hammertoes can be managed with conservative measures, including:

Injection Therapy: Reducing inflammation and alleviating pain.
Wider Shoes: Providing extra room to reduce friction and pressure.
Padding: Protecting the affected joints from further irritation.

If conservative treatments do not alleviate the pain or if the condition worsens, surgical intervention may be recommended. Surgery aims to correct the deformity, eliminate pain, and improve toe function. Your podiatrist will discuss your options and tailor a treatment plan to your needs.

If you are experiencing:

Persistent toe pain when wearing shoes.
Painful corns or calluses that do not improve with home care.
Difficulty walking or performing daily activities.

Schedule an appointment to receive expert evaluation and treatment.

At our practice, we specialize in diagnosing and treating hammertoes with a comprehensive approach. From conservative care to advanced surgical solutions, we’re committed to eliminating your pain and helping you get back to comfortable, active living.

Don’t let hammertoes cause you unnecessary pain. Contact us today to schedule an evaluation and discuss your treatment options. Relief is just an appointment away.