Hammer Toe
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Hammer Toe Treatment
Mild hammer toe and cases in children can be treated with foot manipulation and splinting the affected toe. Properly sized footwear or wide toe-box shoes usually provide comfort and can accomodate hammer toes. The protruding joint can be protected with corn pads or felt pads, corrective footwear, or other foot devices. Exercises may be helpful.
Severe hammer toe requires an operation to straighten the joint. The surgery may involve cutting or transfering tendons or fusing the joints of the toe together.
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