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What causes hammer toe?
Tight shoes can cause hammertoes
Do people have bent toes?
Because there is a hammer toe which is a deformity of the toe. The end of the toe is bent downward. Hammer toe most often affects the second toe. However, it may also affect the other toes. The most common cause of hammer toe is wearing short, narrow shoes that are too tight. The toe is forced into a bent position. Muscles and tendons in the toe tighten and become shorter. Hammer toe is more likely to occur in: women who wear shoes that do not fit well or often wear shoes with high heels or children who wear shoes they have outgrown. The condition may be present at birth (congenital) or develop over time. In rare cases, all of the toes are affected. This may be caused by a problem with the nerves or spinal cord.
What is the name of an expert in treatment of feet and toe nails?
A Podiatrist.
Have infected toe used magnesium sulphate it drew out poison but toe is still sore and inflamed Should you continue with this treatment?
No, you should go and see a qualified medical practitioner (a Doctor) about your toe, you are past using home remedies.
Why can't i feel my sixth toe?
If you have no sensation in your sixth toe, it could be due to nerve damage or a neurological condition that affects the sensory perception in that area. It is recommended to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Does it hurt when pins are removed from toes after hammer toe surgery?
No it does not hurt when a pin is removed from your toe after hammer toe surgery.
What does hammer digit mean in medical term?
Hammer Toe is hammer digit. It refers to a deformity of the middle joint of a toe, normally the large toe or baby toe. See link below from the National Institutes of Health.
What is the term for hammer on a slant?
toe
What is hallux malleus?
Hammer toe
How do get rid of a hammertoe?
Hammer toe is a condition where a toe assumes a bent downward position like a claw. The condition can be from birth or acquired from wearing short, narrow shoes. The symptoms of hammer toe include foot pain, callus formation on the sole of the foot or corn formation on the top of the affected toe. Treatment of mild cases and cases in children can include foot manipulation and splinting of the affected toe. More severe cases may require surgery to straighten the toe joint.
What is a hammer toe and how do I prevent this?
Hammer toe is a term used to discribe a person whos toe bends downward and the middle joint curls up. This eventually results in the toe getting stuck into a claw-like position. When a person's shoe rubs against a hammer toe they can develope corns, blisters, and calluses that may form on the toe itself or on the bottom of their foot. This can make walking very painful. If you wish to read more about hammer toe you can find some great information here http://www.clevelandclinic.org/health/health-info/docs/0900/0953.asp.
What is hammered on a slant?
Toed - to toe in, hammer a nail in on a slant.
What is the medical term meaning hammer toe?
Hallux malleus
What causes hammer toe?
Tight shoes can cause hammertoes
How do you straighten a flexible Hammer toe without surgery?
You can't. There are silcone pads on the market that sit under the toe and are used to move it into a straigher position over time but they are not successful for most foot ailments and are not successful for hammer toe. If the toe is not painful and one is considering surgery for cosmetic reasons, the best option is to leave it. If the toe is painful or one decides the cosmetic reasons are sufficient, surgery is the only option. Importantly, one needs to be aware of why the hammer toe developed in the first place. Meaning, if surgery is completed, the reasons for the development of toe also need to be address. Ill fitting footwear e.g. narrow shoes or squeezing feet into the trendy and stylish heels are a common source of hammer toe, are a common cause. So if one insists on maintaining improper foot care, the hammer toe can redevelop. Genetic factors also come into play and whilst there is nothing one can do about these, one must take steps to limit hammer toes developing, such as not wearing narrow shoes.
Raised toe after hammer toe surgery?
I had my second toe straightened in August of 2010. Even though it is straight, it is much shorter than it was and has raised high enough that the third toe is bending down under the raised toe, causing severe callouses on the bottom of my feet which are very painful. I had the hammer toe about a year. Even though the raised toe is not as painful, I am still unable to wear most shoes and need a lot of padding to even walk.
Do people have bent toes?
Because there is a hammer toe which is a deformity of the toe. The end of the toe is bent downward. Hammer toe most often affects the second toe. However, it may also affect the other toes. The most common cause of hammer toe is wearing short, narrow shoes that are too tight. The toe is forced into a bent position. Muscles and tendons in the toe tighten and become shorter. Hammer toe is more likely to occur in: women who wear shoes that do not fit well or often wear shoes with high heels or children who wear shoes they have outgrown. The condition may be present at birth (congenital) or develop over time. In rare cases, all of the toes are affected. This may be caused by a problem with the nerves or spinal cord.
