2. 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.
3. 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.
5. 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.
6. The most common
symptom of hammertoe
include pain, soreness,
inflammation and redness,
burning sensations and
numbness in and around
the front of your foot.
7. 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
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. CONTACT US:
• Address:
RNV Podiatry
6300 West Parker Road MOB 2
Suite 425 Plano, TX 75093
• Phone:214-385-8822
• Fax:877-713-4299
• Website:
http://www.rnvpodiatry.com/
