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Hammertoe is a painful foot deformity

Article Category: Wellness, Fitness and Diet

Author Name: John Miller

Hammertoe is a painful foot deformity wherein the toe bends unnaturally.

Hammertoe can develop on any of the toes, but generally affects the middle three and, most often, the second toe.

When unusual stress is applied over a period of time, the joints and tendons of your foot can cease to function in a healthy and well balanced way. Toes in an effort to compensate start to bend into the hammertoe shape. Hammertoes also have a tendency to run in families.

Hammertoe can be caused when muscles malfunction and the toe joints bend over to form the hammertoe shape. If they remain in this position, the muscles and tendons supporting them tighten up and stay that way. Medical conditions such as Diabetes and Arthritis are common causes of Hammertoes.

The main causes of hammertoe include:
+ Squashing into too-small or ill-fitting shoes
+ Wearing high-heels that jam your toes into the toe box of the shoe.
+ Nerve or muscle damage from medical conditions including Diabetes and Arthritis.

The most visible sign of a hammertoe is bent toes, other symptoms include:
+ Pain and rigidity during movement of the toe joint
+ Painful corns on the tops of the toes or toes due to rubbing against the top of the shoe
+ Callus on the underneath the toes or ball of the foot
+ Pain in the ball of the foot
+ Redness or swelling of the toe joints

Prevention is better than cure.
As long as hammertoe causes no pain or any change in your walking or running gait, it isn't harmful and doesn't require treatment.

The key to prevention is to wear shoes that fit you properly and provide plenty of room for your toes.

Here's exactly how to get the appropriate fit:
+ Have your feet properly measured at the time of purchasing shoes
+ Make sure that while standing there is at least a centimeter (thumb width) of space for your longest toe at the end of each shoe
+ Buy shoes that fit the longer foot
+ Shop at the end of the day, when foot elongation is greatest
+ Don't go by numbers - shoe sizes vary by brand and by model even in the same brand

When to see a Podiatrist:
The hammertoe condition is usually irreversible, but often its progression can be slowed or halted. You should visit a Podiatrist if the toe becomes painful and you have difficulty walking. A Podiatrist will be able to provide advice and treatment including orthotics to help maintain proper foot function and reduce excessive pressure on the ball for the foot created by the hammertoes.

Keywords: Hammertoe, foot pain, podiatry, podiatrist

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