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What is a Hammer Toe

Orthopaedic Surgery: Hammer Toe

What is a Hammer Toe?

'Hammer toe' is a term to describe a toe which turns downwards like a claw. It can affect any toe although the second toe is most commonly affected. Other terms that describe badly aligned toes include mallet toe, claw toeand trigger toes depending on the exact location of the deformity. Like bunions, they can be caused by wearing narrow or ill fitting shoes.

So, if you think this may be the cause of your hammer toe, try wearing more comfortable shoes in the first instance to see if this helps. Hammer toes and their counterparts can cause other problems of the foot if left untreated. These include corns, cramps, infections and ulcers.
If the problem persists or the toe becomes badly misaligned, then you could consider surgery as an option.

Surgery involves loosing the contracted toe joint and therefore allowing proper alignment of the toe with the others.

The operation is usually performed under general anesthetic although a special anesthetic to numb the foot can also be used. It maybe possible to leave hospital on the same day as the procedure.

After surgery you should try to wear wide fitting shoes such as running shoes which are ideal for this complaint.

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The next step is to arrange a free private consultation with our Mills & Mills Orthopaedic Surgeon at a centre near you. This is easy to do. Simply call us on the number provided and we will do the rest. We will be happy to chat with you on the phone and answer any questions that you might have. We know how important this procedure is to you. It is our aim to provide you with a service second to none.

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