Hammertoe Deformity Treatment in NYC
What is Hammertoe Deformity?
Hammertoe is a permanent deformity of one of your toes — most often your second toe — in which the toe joints have become bent up and twisted. This condition is often painful and aesthetically unattractive or even embarrassing. If the hammertoe is flexible, one that can be forced to lie flat with applied pressure, it can be corrected with minor surgery. However, when the hammertoe is rigid, a surgical procedure may be required. This is performed under local anesthesia, where a tiny portion of bone is removed, and will permanently eliminate the pain and deformity. You can walk out of the surgery in a surgical shoe.
At Millennium Podiatry, Dr. Suzanne Levine provides these treatment options to help alleviate pain and aesthetic abnormalities caused by hammertoe. Within our New York, NY facility, she can talk with you about your treatment options and identify the best course of action for you. Contact us today to learn more and to schedule your initial consultation.
when should I seek treatment for Hammertoe?
- Pain or irritation of the affected toe when wearing shoes
- Corns and calluses (a buildup of skin) on the toe, between two toes, or on the ball of the foot; Corns are caused by constant friction against the shoe, and they may be soft or hard, depending upon their location.
- Inflammation, redness, or a burning sensation
- Contracture of the toe
- In more severe cases of hammertoe, open sores may form.
- Tendon transfer — This procedure is useful for a hammertoe that is still flexible by moving the toe's tendons to correct the toe position. Tendon transfer compensates for muscle weakness, improves the look of the toe, and can help alleviate pain.
- Joint resection — If the hammertoe is rigid, a joint resection is the most common solution. In this surgery, the doctor will cut tendons and ligaments to straighten the toe. Sections of bone may also be removed.
- Fusion — With a fusion procedure, portions of the bone are removed to straighten the toe and reduce pain. The toe will have pins inserted to keep the joint in place and allow the bones to grow together or become fused.
Alleviate Pain with optimal care
- Pain or irritation of the affected toe when wearing shoes
- Corns and calluses (a buildup of skin) on the toe, between two toes, or on the ball of the foot; Corns are caused by constant friction against the shoe, and they may be soft or hard, depending upon their location.
- Inflammation, redness, or a burning sensation
- Contracture of the toe
- In more severe cases of hammertoe, open sores may form.
Related Procedures
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.
Related Procedures
*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.
