Hammertoes can often be managed without surgery, especially when treatment begins while the affected toe is still flexible. Nonsurgical care may relieve pain, reduce pressure, and help keep the deformity from worsening. However, it may not permanently straighten a rigid hammertoe.
Separating Fact from Fiction When It Comes to Hammertoes Hammertoes are a common foot condition and are also commonly misunderstood! Since information surrounding this condition is oftentimes misconstrued, the team at New Jersey Podiatric Physicians & Surgeons Group wants to set the record straight and debunk the myths surrounding hammertoes. Myth: Hammertoes Only Affect Elderly…
