Surgery for hammer toe

Parker Race said:

The problem I had with the joints between the 1st and 2nd toe is better but
the toe itself is still a problem, I think it's calcified around the joint
from irritation, rubbing against the shoe etc.. I think this was actually
the result of too much temporary correction under the metatarsal for a
while. The bottom line is I don't think it will ever be straight again
without surgery.

Anyone have any tales of success or failure to share who's had hammer toe
surgery?

Thanks,
Parker

I'm not big on surgery. Calcification can go away when the stress is
removed. It takes time. I put so much support under the metatarsal
that I cracked two of them. When my toes are pinched or rubbing, I cut
the shoes, not my feet.

"Al Bundy" <[email hidden]> wrote in message
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On Jul 8, 12:41 pm, "Parker Race" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Anyone have any tales of success or failure to share who's had hammer toe
surgery?

Thanks,
Parker

I'm not big on surgery. Calcification can go away when the stress is
removed. It takes time. I put so much support under the metatarsal
that I cracked two of them. When my toes are pinched or rubbing, I cut
the shoes, not my feet.

I'm not big on it either, just curious as to others experience. I wear a toe
cap with the end cut off over the joint and that has stopped the irritation.
Ironic that it's called a hammer toe, sometimes I feel like taking a hammer
to the joint.

Parker Race said:

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On Jul 8, 12:41 pm, "Parker Race" <[email hidden]> wrote:

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Anyone have any tales of success or failure to share who's had hammer toe
surgery?

Thanks,
Parker

I'm not big on surgery. Calcification can go away when the stress is
removed. It takes time. I put so much support under the metatarsal
that I cracked two of them. When my toes are pinched or rubbing, I cut
the shoes, not my feet.

I'm not big on it either, just curious as to others experience. I wear a toe
cap with the end cut off over the joint and that has stopped the irritation.
Ironic that it's called a hammer toe, sometimes I feel like taking a hammer
to the joint.

Well, I give you credit for working on the shoes to avoid the trauma.
Keep it up. When I create an opening that is too wide sometimes I glue
a piece of stretch cloth over the hole to prevent dirt and stones from
getting in. Some shoes don't need to be cut, but I don't hesitate when
comfort is improved by modification. Sometimes I cut a starburst
directly over a hot spot. Other times I need a semicircle cut from the
front to just behind the toes.

And while you're under the knife Nancy, have them clean up that camel
toe too.

There's just no excuse for a sloppy puss.