How Hammertoe Surgery Can Improve Your Quality of Life

Hammertoes can cause chronic pain and make it difficult for you to walk. At Pivotal Foot And Ankle Surgeons in St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO, Dr. Russell Grimes, Dr. Ross Bartley, and Dr. Tyler Sten assess and treat conditions of the ankles and feet. Hammertoes may be the issue if you are having trouble straightening your toes. Work with a podiatrist in St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO, to determine how to eliminate foot pain.

How Hammertoe Surgery Can Improve Your Quality of Life

When you have hammertoes, you can feel pain with every step you take. Flexibility in your feet is often diminished when you have hammertoes, and your mobility may be limited because of pain and stiffness. Surgery for hammertoes will straighten your toe, restoring the function of your affected toes. Once you have the surgery to straighten any hammertoes you have, your balance and mobility will slowly improve.

Causes of Hammertoes

You might have had hammertoes from birth, as this can be a congenital deformity of the feet you are born with. Wearing shoes that are too tight or that don't have enough arch support can lead to hammertoes forming. If you have trauma to your feet, hammertoes can result. You might develop hammertoes if you damage the muscles and tendons of your feet and toes. You will want to work with a podiatrist who can evaluate your feet and determine the best treatment to manage your hammertoes.

Strategies for Managing Hammertoes

Wear comfortable shoes with the correct arch support if you have toe pain. When your toes are already curling up, an evaluation of your feet will help you decide what steps to take next. A podiatrist may recommend surgery to decrease pain and improve the function of your feet. Chronic pain in your feet and ankles can be managed with supportive footwear, hot or cold therapy, and certain medications to reduce inflammation. Eventually, you may need surgery for hammertoes to improve your quality of life. You can have a more active life once your feet are no longer painful.

Schedule a Podiatry Consultation Today

If you have hammertoes, it's time to work with a podiatrist who can treat your condition. Contact Pivotal Foot and Ankle Surgeons in St. Joseph and Kansas City, MO, at 816-364-2338 and schedule an appointment with Dr. Grimes, Dr. Bartley, or Dr. Sten today. Get the help you deserve to manage your foot pain and improve your mobility.