Welcome,
Welcome… Thanks for checking in or just checking back! Today we shall uncover
the mysterious HAMMERTOE. We are going to find out the whys, what’s, where, and
how’s of the hammertoe. Do they buckle or curl? Is it genetic or preventable? I
know. There are so many questions this is what Superb Footwear is here to do,
answer your questions and give you practical solutions.
What
is a hammertoe: bending of one or both joints of the toes
Why
do you get hammertoe: Some people have inherited the tendency to develop
hammertoes simply from bad foot structure creating an unstable stance
concerning pressure. While some have arthritis, which directly affects the
joints. Others cause it by
ill-fitting shoes.
See
what happens when ignore mamma when she told you those shoes were too small,
you get hammertoe. Better watch out with those tights pants too.
Where
is the pain: All in the toes, especially the top of the toes. The joints become
very sensitive to touch the more rigid they get. The toes become harder to
move, joints begin to swell. All in all it is not a pretty sight. Consistent
corns are a warning signs to the possibility of hammertoe.
Listen
And Pay Attention To Your Body.
How
do you get rid of it? There are two stages of hammertoe. A flexibility stage
where you can intervene and fix the problem without surgery usually with
banding it up to flatten out the joint. The other stage is rigid; the tendons
become tough pressing the joint of alignment. Once the tendons become rigid the
toe can no longer be moved meaning surgery is the only option.
Hammertoes
are progressive – they don’t go away by themselves and usually they will get
worse over time. However, not all cases are alike – some hammertoes progress
more rapidly than other. To find out what is really going on talk to your
doctor and find out. Afterwards, come back and tell us how it went if you are
in the flexibility stage or the dreaded rigid stage. How did you fix it? Did
insurance cover the cost of surgery if needed? How many of you all have had
hammertoe? The people want to know, help us inform them. Stay in touch for our
next article for How to Spot…
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