Surgical correction of the Big Toe, "Bunion", and "Hammertoes" deformities.

The "Bunion", is a term given to the gradual lateral deviation of the big toe in conjunction with a "large bump" forming on the same area.

The "Hammertoe", is a flexion contracture deformity that forms gradually, on the lesser toes.

The cause of these two deformities on the human toes is multifactorial. The list of factors includes the following: Inherited factors, Ill-fitting shoes, (small fitting shoes, pointed shoes, heeled shoes, Working Steel toes shoes/boots), medical conditions that lead to the formation of these digital deformities, continuous athletic activities, (gymnastics, running, ballet, basketball, baseball, volleyball, etc...), and traumatic injuries to the toes.

These "acquired" and mixed "acquired/inherited" digital deformities can be bothersome at the beginning. Later, as they develop, they turn into a condition where the patient has difficulties or limitations in selecting shoes they can wear. These can be painful upon walking on regular or athletic shoes.

In our practice, we specialize in the treatment of Pediatrics and Adults' Foot, Ankle, and Lower Leg Deformities.

In our clinic, initial evaluation and treatment recommendations for a young or an adult patient with initial manifestations of these "toes deformities", could be the use of proper shoe wear, and the use of certain types of prescribed or non-prescribed insoles for different walking or athletics activities.

Considerations for surgical correction of these digital deformities can include progression or gradual worsening of these deformities, foot pain, limitations on athletic or walking activities, shoe selection limitations, psychological "anguish", and visually not appealing.

The two pictures below show these two types of digital deformities above mentioned. These are the before and after surgical correction pictures on an adult patient. You can certainly appreciate the dramatic visual change on this patient's foot.

Calling our office for an appointment is the first step in properly addressing feet digital deformities, similar to the ones you see. Call today. 407-679-7444.