Hammer Toes
Hammertoe and Mallet Toe are foot deformities that occur due to an imbalance in the muscles, tendons or ligaments holding your toes straight. The type of shoes you wear can contribute as well; this includes how high up on their respective feet these joints sit (ankle vs higher), trauma injuries sustained throughout one’s lifetime- even disease processes like arthritis! If pain isn’t relieve by changing footwear then surgery might be necessary but first try some non surgical treatments such extensions if needed.
Symptoms
Hammertoe and toe mallet are two terms used to describe an abnormal bend in the joints of one or more toes. The condition can be painful, but moving your affected foot may help alleviate some discomfort if it’s not too serious. Corns (also called gelatins) occur when skin becomes thickened from repetitive friction against clothes fibers like wool because they rub together while wearing shoes; calluses develop due do constant contact over time between objects such as carpets on hardwood floors.
Causes
Hammertoe and Mallet Toe have been linked to:
Certain shoes, High heeled footwear or tight toe box can crowd your toes into a space where they are stuck in an unnatural position, this curling of the digit might eventually persist even when you’re barefoot -Trauma An injury such as stubbing/jamming one’s toe may lead them towards developing Hammertoe or Maller Of course there is also imbalance within our muscles which causes instability leading up until contractility becomes too much for some individuals.
Complications
When you wear shoes, the toes can straighten out again if they are not too tight. But as time goes on and wears continue to take their toll there is a chance that your hammertoe will become permanently set due to scarring from repeated stress placed upon it over years of use-in both standing or walking around all day long.
Prevention
If you want to prevent many foot and ankle problems, buy shoes that fit properly. Here are some tips for selecting the right shoe:
Toe room -Selecting pointy or short toes can lead to heel pain so choose instead wide open styles with ample padding underfoot; this will also help avoid back issues. Avoid high heels as they’re tricky on your spine when walking around all day long.
Diagnosis
Your doctor can diagnose hammertoe or mallet toe by evaluating the health of your feet. They might order X-rays to further explore bones and joints in those toes, as well.
Treatment
If conservative treatments don’t work, your doctor might recommend surgery to release the tendon that’s preventing you from having a straight toe. In some cases they will also remove bone in order for it be more comfortable and functional again.
Lifestyle
Wearing the proper footwear can ease your foot pain. Low-heeled shoes with a deep toe box and flexible material covering toes are helpful for those who suffer from this condition, as they allow half an inch (1 centimeter) space between each longest toe while still providing comfort due to their softness on top of being able isolate any infected areas within reach by cutting away at what you don’t want around it in order not have nasty looking scars anymore! Avoid overpriced medicated corn removal products which often contain acid that will cause severe skin irritation if applied incorrectly plus there’s always risk involved when trying shaving/cutting off unsightly Corn.
