Hammer toe treatment

A hammer toe is a misalignment of the toes with an abnormal bend in the middle joint of the toe and a changing position in the base and end joint. The pressure from the bone beneath the skin results in painful corns, calluses and temporary bursitis (inflammation of the bursa) above the affected joints. Hammer toes are often found in combination with bunions. The operative procedure involves correcting the positioning by fusing the middle joint of the toe in question to immobilise it. The new position is kept stable by a wire for six weeks, after which time it is removed in a pain-free procedure. Depending on the type of misalignment (claw toe), it may also be necessary to correct the end joint and base joint as well. After the procedure has been performed, patients can once again walk normally. With flexible deformities, we employ a special, minimally invasive technique that allows for follow-up treatment that is both pain-free and significantly faster.