Community experiences
Explore 372 community discussions about hammer toe surgery & correction, with 1,400 replies preserved in the archive.
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Hi everyone had anyone dealt with a bunion that's pressing all the toes together and causing corns between your toes? If so do these type of socks help TIA
Looking for recommendations for orthotics to help reduce bunion progression. I don't want to order custom ones through my podiatrist because I have tried so many others, even…
My left foot has been sore and swollen for almost 2 weeks. It has a light red bruise in the circled area which is hard to see. My tendons are not visible like in my rig
Morning all. Im supposed to have Hammertoe, bunion surgery on June 15th. Im scared an have a lot of concerns because of the recovery time. I work in the public schools and I really…
How many developed hammer toes with aging ? Anyone around 45 .. I feel young for this .. but in the last year my toes have dramatically changed I can’t point my toes anymore Without…
I am scheduled for the following procedures. Doctor stated that my feet were pretty bad and surgery is the only corrective option. I’ve been ignoring my bunions for many decades but…
I've seen a lot of recommendations for shoes for bunions but not so much for hammertoes. I need shoes with plenty of space/stretch where hammertoes are. Any recommendations? I've been…
Is there anything that helps hammer toe pain? It is in the ball of my foot
Surgery Recovery Morning - new member here. Whilst waiting for my surgeon to come back to me, I am waiting for surgery to shave down taylor bunions on both my feet and a potential set…
I'm finally deciding to get surgery and was offered toe fusion or the lapiplasty procedure. After discussion with the doctor and 2 consults I'm leaning toward fusion. Right foot will…
I had to quit snowboarding after 25 years of riding due to an injury that lead to metatarsalgia and nerve damage exacerbated by hammer toe. The pressure on my feet from the stiff…
I may have found a solution for my Hammer Toe. Initially, I was given Zentoes Gel Toe Cap for my left foot, third toe but that did nearly nothing for me and was recommended a…
I'm at a loss...I am in so much pain and don't know what else to do. Have had x-rays, MRI, injections, tried magnesium spray...All test came back showing nothing. I've traded shoes…
Has anyone had tendon release for a hammer toe!
Can anyone advise of (cheap) shoes for my feet? Both my big toes dont touch the floor and several of the smaller toes are also clawed, my balance is rubbish and both my big toes but…
I have hammer toes and bunions and one of my big toe has this nasty bunion. any suggestions on how to get rid of it.. I feel embarrassed.
Dr. Jonathan Thurm Does anyone have knowledge or experience with Dr. Jonathan Thurm, a podiatric surgeon in Manhattan in New York City? He claims to have a minimally invasive…
Hi all, I'm new to the group. I joined because of my husband. He had a lapoplasy and 4 hammer toes repaired in October 2023. I, unfortunately, didn't go with him during his…
Has anyone heard of a dr “fixing” a hammer toe in the office ?
New to post Need help for ugly hammer toe!!!!
I’m 14 weeks post op bunionectomy, hammer toe. I’m still having difficulty walking without a walker or cane , but yesterday I walked much more than usual and today my foot is painful…
6 weeks PO, Lapidus, hammer toe and plantar fasciitis tendon repair, I will put a few gentle exercises my physio has started me on this week in the comments below I hope they will…
Saw the second opinion Dr. for my feet b/c I felt the bone was shifting in one foot and the other the bunion appeared to still be there. I was informed I will need revision on both…
6 weeks post op after osteotomy 1st, 2nd and 3rd toe. Hammertoe surgery 2nd toe. Still very swollen and stiff. Is that normal at 6 weeks? Can't even think about getting it into any…
Anyone else ever feel like nothing in the world is comfortable for your toes ? Mine fold on the outside. Been fighting this since oct 21. #4 folds down worse than this
Xero Shoes Breckenridge - HIGHLY recommend. #1 wide toe box. #2 pliable real leather means the boot further molds to your foot.
Hello all I'm new to the group and am glad to have found you. I've had a bunion on my right foot for years. I have no pain - yet - my main problem is that my big toe is pushing…
I have been told by podiatry surgeon that the fat under the right ball of my foot has gone. I have had awful pain when walking. To help with the pain my hammer toe was removed to…
5 weeks yesterday, post bunion MIS surgery and hammertoe. Went to doctor today he said I could start walking around in a regular shoe. When were you all back in sneakers? Seems kinda…
Going to Japan in June-what sneakers for my bunion& hammertoe and what style? Lots of walking!