Toes are composed of two joints, and the deformity that is known as hammertoe occurs when the toe bends inward and remains in this position or is difficult to stretch. It can affect any of your toes and though it's sometimes present at birth, it more typically forms over time. The condition is treatable with the help of your Williamsburg and Hampton, VA, podiatrist, you explore your hammertoe treatment options by reaching out to your local experts of Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists, Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi, and Dr. Shruti Vyas.
Causes
The exact cause for the condition can vary, an underlying condition can put you higher at risk of developing it, especially if you often wear shoes that don't fit properly or lack adequate support.
An unusually high foot arch, a family history of hammertoes, and often wearing shoes that force your toes into an abnormal position can all contribute to the development of the condition.
Hammertoes Treatment in Williamsburg and Hampton, VA
Treatment for mild symptoms, as well as preventing the worsening of the condition, can be as simple as wearing properly fitting shoes with good arch support. Your doctor can suggest other treatments to lower your discomfort. Such as gentle stretches you can perform at home to relieve stress, and pain, and to reposition the toe.
But for more severe cases, if the condition is already affecting your everyday life, then surgery may be the only option to restore movement. Surgery can help relieve symptoms by repositioning the affected toe, removing any deformed bone, and realigning tendons and joints.
If you are interested in hammertoes treatment in or around the areas of Williamsburg and Hampton, VA, you can schedule a consultation with Dr. Sara Bouraee, Dr. Jon Houseworth, Dr. Sun Byun, Dr. Daria Piotrowksi, and Dr. Shruti Vyas of Hampton Roads Foot and Ankle Specialists by dialing (757) 220-3311 to reach the Williamsburg, VA, office and (757) 224-7605 for Hampton, VA.