Hammertoe Treatment Clinic in Tustin, CA
Hammer toe is a painful condition in which the toe stiffens and becomes claw-like gradually, making walking challenging. If the joint in the toe doesn’t receive medical attention, it stiffens and becomes immovable. If nonsurgical therapies fail to alleviate your symptoms, your doctor may suggest surgery to improve the condition. At Tustin Podiatry Clinic, Dr. Charles Baik, DPM offers the appropriate hammertoe deformity treatment to his patients. Contact us or schedule an appointment online! We are conveniently located at 17400 Irvine Blvd, Suite H Tustin, CA 92780.
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A hammer toe is a toe that is deformed, with the end of the toe bending downwards. It usually affects the second, third or fourth toe, and appears to look like a claw. A corn may form on the top of the toe, and a callus may form underneath it. It may be caused by a muscle imbalance or by poorly fitting shoes, when toes are unable to be fully extended. A flexible hammer toe can be manually straightened out while a rigid hammer toe cannot be pulled straight.
A physical exam will confirm the presence of a hammer toe. An X-ray can show more about the patient’s specific condition.
Treating a hammer toe before it becomes “fixed” in position is essential. Orthotics, splints, or wearing shoes with roomy toe-boxes may help non-severe cases of hammer toe. In severe cases, surgery may be performed.
Pain and walking difficulty may increase, and a permanent deformity may occur. Repeated friction to the tip or the top of the toe can lead to wounds and infection.
Visit Tustin Podiatry Clinic for more information, Call us or schedule an appointment online for our experienced Foot Doctor! We serve patients from Tustin CA, Irvine CA, Garden Grove CA, Orange CA, Anaheim CA, Costa Mesa CA, and Lake Forest CA.
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