Hammer Toes Treatment in Adelaide
Hammer toes treatment is a condition that causes a deformity in the second, third, or fourth toe, where the middle joint bends downward, resembling a hammer. This deformity can lead to discomfort, especially when wearing shoes or walking. Hammer toe treatment is essential to relieve pain and prevent the condition from worsening. Whether you’re looking for mild hammer toe treatment or need advice on hammer toe natural treatment, early intervention can help improve foot function and comfort.
Symptoms of Hammer Toes Treatment
Hammer toe is characterised by a toe that remains bent, making it difficult or impossible to straighten. Other associated symptoms include:
- Pain in the affected toe
- Discomfort and increased pain while wearing footwear or walking
- Swelling in the area
- Corns or calluses on top of the hammer toe joint
Why Choose Us for Your Care?
KMW Podiatry provides podiatry care across metropolitan Adelaide and Gawler, with treatment planned around each patient’s needs.
Health Scheme Support
We see patients under WorkCover, GP care plans, NDIS, DVA, Support at Home and other funding arrangements, so cost and eligibility are clear from the start.
Ahpra-Registered Podiatrists
Your care is provided by podiatrists registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
Convenient Locations
Clinics across metropolitan Adelaide and Gawler, located inside GP practices, medical centres and stand-alone sites.
Home Visits Available
Where travelling to a clinic is difficult, eligible patients across Adelaide can receive podiatry care at home.
Causes of Hammer Toes
Our podiatrists can assess and diagnose hammer toe. Some of the common causes include:
Wearing tight shoes
Wearing narrow, short shoes constrict the area of your feet and cause the toe to bend towards the top. As a result, toe muscles and tendons shrink and become shorter. This causes the toe to remain in a compromised bent position, leading to the condition. Even high-heeled shoes with tight toe boxes can cause hammer toe.
Bunion
A bunion is a condition where your big toe moves inwards toward the second toe. This is also a condition that gives rise to hammertoe.
Other causes include Trauma to your foot following an injury, arthritis, or damage to the spine or peripheral nerve can also cause hammertoes.
At KMW Podiatry, we offer various options for hammer toe treatment, including non-invasive methods like hammer toe natural treatment and hammer toe treatment without surgery. For more severe cases, we can refer you to a podiatric surgeon or orthopaedic surgeon to discuss surgery.
We also treat different types of hammer toe, such as paediatric hammer toe treatment for children or pinky hammer toe treatment for the little toe. Whether you have a mild condition or require painful hammer toe treatment, our experienced podiatrists will create a personalised plan for your needs.
Treatment for Hammer Toes in Adelaide
Our podiatrist can advise on the right treatment for hammertoe as well as neuroma. If the condition is mild in nature, he or she may suggest shoe inserts or custom-made orthotics. There are exercises that may help, especially when your hammertoe is flexible.
In cases of pain, NSAIDs or Nonsteroidal and Inflammatory Drugs may also be administered to combat pain and swelling. Surgery may be considered for rigid hammertoes. If surgery is needed, we can refer you to a podiatric surgeon or orthopaedic surgeon, who will discuss the expected benefits, risks and recovery with you.
FAQs for Hammer Toe Treatment
How do diagnose my hammer toe condition?
We assess your foot to find out the cause of hammertoe. A physical examination is conducted, and we may also perform imaging tests like an X-ray to check if you have a bone, ligament tear or muscle injury that is affecting your toe.
Can I avoid surgery for hammer toe?
Most cases of hammertoe can be treated without surgery. Surgery may be considered for rigid hammertoes. If surgery is needed, we can refer you to a podiatric surgeon or orthopaedic surgeon, who will discuss the expected benefits, risks and recovery with you.
What if I do not treat my hammer toe?
Hammertoe can be a stumbling block to your movement, literally. Why let it affect you when recovery is possible? If you want to address your condition of hammertoe and do away with the unsightly bulge and difficulty while walking, click on this link to book an appointment with our podiatrists.