Hammer Toe Surgery: Procedure | 合法醫療器材資訊網

Ifyourhammertoehasbecomefixedorstiff,thesurgeonhastwooptions:jointresectionorfusion.Jointresection.Injointresection,anincisionismade ...

Overview

Hammer toe[1] is a condition that affects one of the three middle toes, causing the toe to bend upward at its middle joint. Some people can manage symptoms from this condition with lifestyle changes. If lifestyle changes don’t help reduce your pain, surgery may be a solution to this foot condition.

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Keep reading to learn more about hammer toe surgery.

Surgery shouldn’t be a first option for hammer toe treatment. You may be able to reduce or eliminate your pain by wearing bigger shoes or using shoe inserts or pads. Exercises to stretch and strengthen your toe, such as scrunching up a towel with your toes, may help in some cases.

If those methods don’t relieve your pain, surgery may be a good option for you.

Some people with hammer toe also have other foot problems, such as bunions[3], heel spurs, or corns[4]. If you have multiple foot problems, your doctor may recommend treating all of them in...