Hammertoe correction straightens a bent toe by releasing tight tendons, removing a small portion of bone, or fusing the toe joint to relieve pain and improve foot function.
Recommended for patients with painful hammertoes causing corns, calluses, or difficulty with footwear that has not responded to conservative measures such as padding and orthotics.
Performed under local or regional anesthesia as an outpatient procedure. The technique depends on whether the deformity is flexible or rigid. A surgical shoe is worn postoperatively.
Risks include recurrence, stiffness, swelling, infection, nerve injury, and the need for hardware removal.
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