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Hammer toes, clawed toes and mallet toes<\/em> are some of the most common toe deformities and all can be embarrassing and painful conditions. They occur when the toe has buckled and there are several effective procedures to reset the joint or fuse it into the corrected position.<\/p>\n

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Thankfully there are several effective procedures to reset the joint or fuse it into the corrected position.<\/p>\n

Non-Surgical Treatment<\/h3>\n

Whilst conservative treatment options, such as splits, orthotics and custom footwear can provide some comfort they are unlikely to straighten the affected toe. When non-surgical treatments do not adequately help, surgery to correct the hammer, mallet or claw toe deformity will usually permanently cure the condition.<\/p>\n

Surgical Treatment<\/h3>\n

There are two types of surgery recommended at Kann Foot Surgery:<\/p>\n

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  1. Digital Excision Arthroplasty (Hammer Toes)<\/li>\n
  2. Digital Fusion (Hammer or Mallet Toes)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Digital Excision Arthroplasty <\/em><\/p>\n

    This operation is performed because your toe has buckled leading to a hammer, mallet or claw toe deformity. The deformity could be at either of the two joints in your toe. Often pressure from the shoe makes the joint sore and in extreme cases, the skin could ulcerate. This procedure is designed to straighten the toe via removal of the joint. This should leave the toe flexible and straight.<\/p>\n

    Digital Fusion<\/em><\/p>\n

    This operation is also performed because your toe has buckled leading to a hammer, mallet or claw toe deformity. Surgery is aimed at straightening the toe by removing part of the joints and fusing the bones together. This will allow the toe to flatten and thereby remove pressure from the shoe. The bones are held together either by a temporary wire or an internal \u2018intra-medullary\u2019 implant.<\/p>\n

    Are There Risks or Side-Effects Following Surgery to Fix Toe Deformities?<\/h3>\n

    As with any medical procedure, there are risks which Mr. Kannegieter will always thoroughly explain to you prior to your treatment, so you can be informed every step of the way.<\/p>\n

    The main risks following surgery are:<\/p>\n

    \u2022 Pain
    \n\u2022 Swelling
    \n\u2022 Infection
    \n\u2022 Deep vein thrombosis
    \n\u2022 Complex regional pain syndrome
    \n\u2022 Scarring<\/p>\n

    Specific complications of arthroplasty<\/p>\n