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A hammertoe is a general term which is normally used to describe a type of toe deformity. It is defined as a contracture or bending of one or both joints of the second, third, fourth or fifth toes. This disease commonly starts as a gentle deformity & gets worse over time. The early stage of this disease is flexible and the symptoms can often be controlled with noninvasive measures. If hammertoe is left untreated, they can grow and become stiff to a greater extent and require surgical treatment. In this stage corns are more likely to grow as time passes on and they never really go away. Hammertoes usually cause pain because the joint itself may become dislocated.

Symptom:

A curling toe
Toes bent into hammer shape
Difficulty finding shoes that fit well
Irritation & pain in toe when wearing shoes
Corns on the top, side or end of the toe or between two toes
Calluses on the bottom of the toe or on the ball of the foot
Thickening of the skin above or below the affected toe
Pain and difficulty in moving the toe

Causes:

Hereditary
Ill-fitting shoes
muscle imbalance
An injury in which you jam or break your toe
Bunions are a major cause of hammertoes

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Are you suffering from hammertoe? Come to Dr. Ravaei. We offer you an effective treatment for your foot problems. Dr. Ravaei is certified and qualified by American board of Podiatric Orthopedics. We provide a refined technique and an optimum treatment for this foot problem. It should receive early attention as this is progressive in nature. Hammertoes never get better without some kind of treatment and for this Dr. Ravaei is your best bet.

Hammertoe is a distortion or deformity of the toes, result of a muscle imbalance between the top and bottom tendons of the toe. It can be flexible or rigid in nature. If it is a rigid hammertoe, it is not easy to straighten the toe out by manipulating it. So make sure to select comfortable shoes because this disease most often develops from wearing uncomfortable or bad fitting shoes that can force the toe against their tip for example, too high heels or shoes that are too short or tight for the foot. This unnatural bending can put pressure on the toe when wearing shoes, causing hammertoe to develop.

If you are suffering from hammertoe or any type of foot problems, Contact Dr. Ravaei. He is a certified foot & ankle specialist who doesn’t prescribe temporary treatment for hammertoe, since it is always best to go for permanent treatment of hammertoe and other foot problems. Dr. Ravaei knows that looking good & feeling good is highly important to all patients and offers you an effective treatment for any foot problem..