Hammer Toe Foot Care/Treatment
Description
Hammer Toe Foot Care/Treatment – The Chiropodists at Think Feet Family Foot Clinic, in Orillia, treat and care for hammer toes. Contact us to schedule an appointment: 705-329-0908 or wecare@thinkfeet.ca
Hammer toes are a change in the positioning of the lesser toes that produces a raised toe in the middle joint (proximal intermediate phalanx joint). This can be caused by arthritis, poorly fitting footwear, or genetics. Some of the causes can be treated with conservative management, while others may require surgery, depending on the resulting pain. Calluses can be present on the toe where rubbing is occurring in the shoe. If the pressure continues, this area of the toe may breakdown causing an ulcer. Such a situation is to be avoided at all times. An open area of skin, like an ulcer, can develop into an infection of the foot.
Hammer toes are a change in the positioning of the lesser toes that produces a raised toe in the middle joint (proximal intermediate phalanx joint). This can be caused by arthritis, poorly fitting footwear, or genetics. Some of the causes can be treated with conservative management, while others may require surgery, depending on the resulting pain. Calluses can be present on the toe where rubbing is occurring in the shoe. If the pressure continues, this area of the toe may breakdown causing an ulcer. Such a situation is to be avoided at all times. An open area of skin, like an ulcer, can develop into an infection of the foot.
Details
| Date Added | 2016-09-21 |
| Product Id | 10345022 |
