10 Hammer Toe Symptoms

By alysha

Reviewed: dr. vanta

Article Sources

1. ’Hammer Toe.’ OrthoInfo, orthoinfo.aaos.org/en/diseases--conditions/hammer-toe
2. ’Hammertoes: Causes, Relief & Treatment.’ Cleveland Clinic, my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/17038-hammertoes
3. ’Hammertoe.’ Foot Health Facts, www.foothealthfacts.org/conditions/hammertoe

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Open Sores

Although rare, in severe cases, open sores may also develop. Open sores that keep returning or won't heal are called ulcers. They may or may not be painful on their own, but shoes tend to aggravate the sores and cause irritation.

If the hammertoe has worsened to the point of open sores, surgery is likely necessary to correct the condition. A surgeon may move the tendons that are causing the toe to bend or correct the bone alignment.

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