“How do you fix a hammertoe?”
I have a hammertoe. How do you fix a hammertoe?
6 Answers
By doing a small procedure. Can be fused at the joint or just by releasing a tendon that is causing the tension. It all depends on where the deformity is located. See a podiatrist to determine
There are many surgical procedures that are used to fix a hammertoe. However, they all accomplish the same thing. That is to make the toe straight.
The only way to fix a hammertoe is with surgery. There are no splints that can correct a hammertoe. There are multiple procedures to correct a hammertoe depending on the cause of the hammertoe. I recommend you make an appointment with your local podiatrist to discuss the different options for correcting a hammertoe.
break the bone
If it's flexible then a tenotomy will suffice. Rigid requires an arthroplasty of the digit
The answer is dependent on the severity of deformity of hammertoe. There are many different procedures. please consult a local podiatrist on an assessment with treatment options.
