The most common reason for toe deformity is when tight shoes are worn and the toes are compressed into an abnormal position. When this happens repeatedly, the toes remain in this abnormal position. High heeled shoes are especially notorious for causing toe deformity.
Each of the lesser toes (all but the big toe) has three bones and deformities are due to the abnormal position of the bones at the joints between the bones.
Hammer Toe Deformity
Hammer toe deformity occurs when the middle of the toe points upwards abnormally. This usually occurs in the second toe and is frequently the result of a big toe bunion pushing on the second toe. A painful callous often forms on to on the first joint in the toe, because of the progressive nature of hammer toe deformity, they should receive early attention. Hammer toe deformity never gets better without some kind of intervention.
Toe Surgery
If surgery is recommended, it is important to fully understand and follow the recommendations of your surgeon before and after the procedure.
Toe surgery is aimed at loosening up the contracted toe joints to allow them to align properly. A fusion between the bones may also be necessary to prevent a recurrence of the problem.
For more information on specialist Toe Deformity Treatments at New Victoria Hospital, Telephone: 020 8949 9020 or use our online booking form.
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