Hammer Toes

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A painfully bent toe limits your mobility, as well as which shoes you comfortably can wear. Narrow, ill-fitting shoes are common causes of hammertoes. Dr. Petkov at Clifton podiatry center will instruct you on how to avoid hurting your feet any further. Call today to fix your hammertoes and get back to living your life fully.

Besides the appearance of the affected toe, a hammer toe often causes added foot pain. You may develop additional symptoms such as:
- Toe pain
- Corns or calluses
- Swollen feet, especially near the toe joint
- Redness
- A burning sensation, which may be due to a diabetic foot problem
- Ball of foot pain
- Restrictive movement in the affected toe
- Open sore

You’re most likely at risk of experiencing hammer toe pain if you:
- Are a woman, as women are more prone to the condition than men
- Are older, since your age has an impact on the condition
- Have certain diseases, such as arthritis or gout
- Have a second toe that’s longer than your big toe

Causes of Hammer Toes
Shoes are the main trigger for developing hammer toes. Shoes that are pointed, narrow and tight cause the toes to crowd together instead of remaining flat. Over time, your toes stay in that bent shape even when you walk around barefoot. Hammer toes develop as a result.

High heels can cause foot injuries, but shoes that cramp your feet are especially harmful for flat feet. Wearing high heels or poorly fitting shoes can lead to problems beyond hammer toes, such as:
- Achilles tendonitis
- Ingrown toenails
- Even a sprained ankle

To keep hammer toes from escalating, Dr. Petkov may suggest changing the style of your shoes. If shoes aren’t your problem, an imbalance in your foot muscles, ligaments or tendons is another reason for hammer toes. This imbalance causes additional pressure to be put on the tendons and joints of your toe. Eventually, it causes the toe to bend.

Premier Podiatry
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Clifton, NJ 07013
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