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| Cosmetic Foot Surgery |
Hammer
toes & other toe conditions |
These
are toes whose ligaments and tendons have tightened & cause
the toe's joints to buckle, cocking the toe upward.
Shoes then rub on the prominent
portion of the toe, leading to inflammation or bursitis.
Corns and calluses soon form. During the early stages,
such toes remain flexible, meaning they will straighten
when pressure is applied to the buckled area. As time
passes, the toe can become permanently buckled or rigid,
requiring surgery for correction. Painful calluses on
the bottom of the foot may accompany rigid toes because
of pressure generated on the joint.
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 Bone
Spur: A bone spur is an overgrowth of bone that
may occur alone or along with a deformed toe. Pain, corns
and
calluses are the major symptoms. Left untreated, a bone
spur may eventually be accompanied by bursitis or small
skin ulceration. |
Overlapping
and Underlapping Toes: Any one of the toes can overlap
or underlap, pushing on adjacent toes and causing
irritation. Overlapping or underlapping of the fifth toe
is a common congenital problem that is easily corrected
in children. Bunions can cause the second toe to overlap
in adults. |
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Pain, inflammation and small corns or areas of built
up tissue may result. This deformity also can interfere
with the normal function of the foot, and if left untreated,
may lead to enlargement of bone or bone spur formation.
Treatments for Toe Deformities
Any toe problems that cause pain or discomfort while walking
should be given prompt attention by a podiatric surgeon.
Ignoring the symptoms can aggravate the condition, and
over time may lead to an infection, a breakdown of tissue
or ulceration. For people with poor circulation or an underlying
medical problem, loss of the toe is possible.
Recommended treatments will vary depending upon the severity
of the condition. |
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