Hammer Toe Correction Surgery in Orange County
Help from a Hammer Toe specialist in Irvine, California – Orange County
A hammer toe deformity is a contracture of a toe. The deformity is progressive and
severity increases with age.
Conservative Treatment of hammer toe deformity
Wider shoes
Orthotics
Pads
Surgical Treatment of a Hammer Toe in Orange County
The toe is straightened and aligned. Recovery is fairly fast. Most patient can return to regular shoes in 2-4 weeks.
The procedure is done under a light anesthesia in a surgical center. We recommend having surgery for painful hammer toes. Cosmetic treatment for hammer toes is not advised. Insurance will cover the surgery for a painful hammer toe.
Swelling reduction after surgery is crucial. Compression bandages as seen below are of great benefit.
Silipos All Gel Digital Cap
Silopad Digital Pad
Dr Jills Hammertoe Splint
Self Adhesive Compression Bandage
Many people are confused about the difference of a hammer toe vs. a claw toe vs. a mallet toe.
Hammer toe
– Flexion contracture at the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint.
– Extension contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint ( closest to the toe nail).
(Flexion – point to bottom of foot)
(Extension – point to the top of the foot)
Claw toe
– Flexion contracture at the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint.
– Flexion contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint ( closest to the toe nail).
Mallet toe
– Flexion contracture at the Distal Interphalangeal Joint Only.
Contact Dr. Kolodenker in Irvine, CA – Orange County, for a Surgical Consult (949) 651-1202
Last Updated 1-3-2017