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Hammertoe Correction Surgery: Inside the OR with UCLA Affiliated Foot Surgeon

Hammertoe correction surgery of the 2nd toe. Hammertoe surgery performed by renowned foot and ankle surgeons at the University Foot & Ankle Institute. http://www.footankleinstitute.com/ (877) 977-1353 Read more about Hammertoe Correction Surgery on our website: http://www.footankleinstitute.com/ham... A hammertoe deformity involves a contracture or buckling of one or more of the lesser toes not involving the big toe. Each toe is connected to the foot at the joint by and ligaments and a joint capsule. The toe itself has 3 bones and 2 joints. The deformity is located at the joint where the toe connect to the rest of the foot at its corresponding metatarsal. Lesser toe deformities largely can be hereditary. There are also several outside factors than can contribute to the contractures. The major culprit is an imbalance of the muscles and tendons that control the motion of the toe. Hammertoe symptoms: Pain is caused by the toe constant friction over the top of the main joint of the toe. This is the apex of the deformity. The skin in this area will become irritated and inflamed and painful over time. Callus formation can ensue causing even more pain over time. It may also be difficult to fit into some shoe gear due to the extra space the toes require when deformed. Hammertoe diagnosis: Clinical observation of the toe is made to assess which part of the toe is involved in the deformity. It will also need to be determined if the hammertoe is flexible (able to be reduced) or rigid. Plain x-rays will also be needed to determine the extent of the contracture. An examination of the entire foot will be needed to find the root cause of the deformity. Hammertoe treatment: Conservative treatment is limited to accommodation of the deformity. Shoe gear with a wider toe box and higher volume will cause less friction to the toes. There are some toe braces and strapping techniques that can take some of the pressure off the toes during gait. Custom molded orthotics can redistribute the forces through the tendons that control the toe, lessening the pain and the extent of the deformity in some cases. Surgical correction of the deformity is needed to bring the toe into a corrected position and to increase its function. Correction of the hammertoes is a simple outpatient surgery with limited downtime. University Foot and Ankle Institute has revolutionized the surgical approach to hammertoe correction. There is often no need for a pin to stick out the tip of the toe which may be a source for infection and rigid fixation with a screw or absorbable pin allows for rapid healing and early weight on the foot and nothing sticking out of the skin. For more information on hammertoe treatments, call us at (877) 977-1353 or visit us at http://www.footankleinsitute.com. University Foot and Ankle Institute has 9 locations throughout the Greater Los Angeles area, including: Santa Monica, West Hills, Manhattan Beach, Sherman Oaks, Santa Barbara, Valencia, Beverly Hills and Valencia.