Toes are essential for maintaining balance; without them, we would stagger and try to balance with our hands to prevent falling. Therefore, when something goes wrong with their position, a series of difficulties related to these problems may arise. If our toes are not well, footwear becomes a problem, a torment, and this leads to accumulated pain and structural issues in our feet.
Hammer toes
Hammer toes are a fairly common deformity in the toes, except for the first toe (big toe). This happens because the metatarsophalangeal joint stretches excessively, and the joints in the middle and extreme parts of the toe flex. Hammer toes do not usually cause pain or complications; however, they are an aesthetic issue.
There are two types of hammer toes:
- Flexible hammer toe: The toe(s) can be stretched to correct the position, although they return to their original form afterward.
- Rigid hammer toe: It is when the toe cannot be corrected, making it impossible to extend.
Causes
Congenital origin is one of the causes, but it is not the most common. In most cases, the formation of hammer toes is closely related to wearing improper footwear that restricts space for the toes, forcing them to curl. When this is repeated continuously, the toes begin to stay in this position because muscles and tendons lose their normal parameters, giving the toes a "hammer" shape.
How to treat hammer toes?
It is advisable to avoid wearing pointy shoes or shoes that provide little space for the toes to prevent worsening of the deformity. In severe cases, surgery is necessary to restore the original form of the tissues that shape the affected toe(s). If the issue is not advanced, it is possible to treat it with special insoles to correct the toe position, but it is essential to use them with shoes that provide space for the toes to rehabilitate.
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