Corns or calluses may result from the pressure and rubbing on the bottom of the shoe or on the top of the toes. Claw ToeĬlaw toes are bent at the middle and end joints, and a dorsiflexion (a muscle that causes upward flexion) deformity at the metatarsal phalangeal joint. Some cases require surgical intervention such as Lapidus Arthrodesis.
Another related condition called a bunion is often seen along with hammertoe, and involves a bony outgrowth along the side of the foot at the base of the big toe. The affected toe may be painful or hard to move, and may develop corns or calluses. A hammertoe is usually caused by wearing shoes with high heels or narrow toe boxes. Hammer toe is commonly seen in the second toe, but can affect other toes as well. In the case of Hammertoes, the toe has an abnormal bent at the middle joint leading to curling of the toe resembling a hammer. The tendons tighten and the joints become misaligned and fixed in this position. Flexible mallet toes are in the developmental stage and the affected toes are still movable at the joint. There are two types of existing mallet toe: flexible mallet toe and rigid mallet toe. Because the second toe is typically the longest, it is the most likely to be affected by mallet toe. The toe can become red and swollen and is often extremely painful.
Misshapen toes skin#
In mallet toe, the joint at the end of the toe buckles and the skin near the toenail tip develops a painful corn that can eventually result in an ulcer. Conservative treatment may also be an option.
While surgery depends on the recommendation of your doctor, the main objective of the surgery is to restore normal toe alignment and return the foot to normal pain-free function. If the toe becomes fractured, or the deformed toes become rigid and immovable, surgical treatment could be recommended. In some cases, accidents or injuries can result in fractures and lead to toe deformities.
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