Have a Hammertoe..?

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Hammertoe Surgery
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What is a Hammertoe? Hammertoes are a
contracture of one or both joints in the toes.
This abnormal bending can put pressure on the
toes when wearing shoes, causing problems to
develop.
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The most common cause of hammertoes is a muscle
and tendon imbalance, which leads to bending of
the toes, and results in structural changes in
the foot that occur over time.
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Treatment options vary based on the severity of
the hammertoes.
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What Causes a Hammertoe Foot Condition?

• A hammertoe is a deformity of the digits of your
  feet. The toe appears to be bent at the middle
  joint causing it to resemble a hammer.
• People with hammertoe may have calluses or corns
  near and around the joint and feel pain in their
  shoes.

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The most common symptom of hammertoe include
pain, soreness, inflammation and redness, burning
sensations and numbness in and around the front
of your foot.
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Other symptoms of hammertoe may include

• Deformity and prominence of a specific toe
• Swelling and redness of the joint of your big
  toe
• Thickening of skin, calluses, corns on the base
  of your toes
• Persistent pain in and around your big toe
• Restricted movement of your big toe, pain when
  you walk

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If you have persistent foot pain or a visible
bump or deformity on your toe joint that
decreases the movement of your toe it may be due
to a hammertoe, however a professional
consultation from a podiatrist who specializes in
hammertoes is recommended to be sure.
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Are Women More Likely to get Hammertoe?

• Hammertoe is more common in women as they tend to
  wear tighter, narrower shoes with increased heel
  height (high heels). These shoes place a lot of
  pressure onto the joint and predispose to
  deformity.
• It is common for patients to wear shoes that are
  too small and this can predispose to the problem.

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Will I Need Hammer Toe Surgery?

• Depending on the severity of your condition and
  the cause, you may require a hammertoe surgery to
  best treat your hammertoe.
• Hammertoe surgery involves removing the swollen
  tissue and bone around your toe joint and
  straightening your toe.

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CONTACT US

• Address
• RNV Podiatry 6300 West Parker Road MOB 2
  
• Suite 425? Plano, TX 75093
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• http//www.rnvpodiatry.com/