Suffering from hammertoe? A hammertoe is a foot condition in which the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer. In these cases, surgery may be required. Contact Ontario Foot and Orthotics at 519-623-3000 in Cambridge or 905-878-6479 in Milton.

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878-6479 (Milton). Or visit us http://ontariofoot.ca/
Understanding and dealing with a
hammertoe on your foot
A hammertoe is a foot condition affecting the second, third, or fourth toes. In this
condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, causing it to resemble a hammer.
The toe buckles due to abnormal contraction, from a partial or complete
dislocation of one of the joints of the toe.
It is common that people who suffer from a hammertoe also develop painful
corns on the top of the affected toe, where it rubs against the inside of the shoe.
This pain may be resolved by adding extra cushioning, regularly trimming down
the corn, or by choosing roomier shoes.
A hammertoe is caused by foot imbalances and heredity factors. Certainly
wearing high heels aggravates the hammertoe since heels accentuate the
contracted position of the hammertoe. Tight-fitting stockings can also aggravate
the condition.
Your chiropodist will assess your feet and determine the cause of the hammertoe
and make useful suggestions. Some suggestions may include making silicone toe
pads which can reduce pressure, or using a custom orthotic to better support
your foot, which will also slow down the buckling process in a hammertoe.
However, if it is allowed to progress, then there will be more pain, calluses,
inflammation, possibly infection and alteration of the bone structure. In these
cases, surgery may be required.
Contact us at our Milton location (905)878-6479 FREE or our Cambridge location
(519)623-3000 FREE. We look forward to hearing from you!