Hammer toe surgery should relieve the pain, discomfort, and cosmetic concerns. Next step. In order to prepare for your surgery, here a few things to do: Line up a ride home after the procedure.

A hammer toe is a potentially painful toe deformity. We look at the types of hammer toe surgery, as well as what to expect during and after the procedure.

Early treatment has the best chance of preventing the progression of hammer toe, but in people who need surgery, outcomes are also positive. Around 90% of people will not have a recurrence.

Hammertoe is a deformity of the toe where it buckles and bends. It is most often the result of constant rubbing against footwear, but doctors say surgery can help correct the problem.

Kept on ice before surgery, the implant expands with the heat of the body, holding the bone in place while it heals. "This has been a revolutionary change for hammertoe surgery," said Parekh.

Hammertoe surgery is a procedure to correct a deformity in the second, third, or fourth toe—a bend at the middle joint that makes the toe look like a claw or hammer. Your healthcare provider may ...

When the hammertoes are not resolved with the above methods, surgery may be needed. Often this can be done in a surgery center without the need for hospitalization. There are several surgical ...

Dr. Lance Reeves is proud to announce the upcoming launch of the Podiatry Minimally Invasive Surgery Center, a dedicated ...

Unlike traditional hammertoe surgery that involves steel pins, the Smart Toe pin stays in the foot. Kreiter had the traditional type of surgery 30 years ago on another toe joint that deformed.

Repairing hammertoes involves a simple surgical procedure to readjust the plantar plate and set the toe straight. As with any surgical procedure, minimizing blood loss can ease a patient's recovery.