Hammertoes
Hammertoes
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CUSTOM FITTED FOOT ORTHOTIC MECHANICALLY HOLD THE FOOT IN NEUTRAL POSITION STOPPING PRONATION , THE MAIN CAUSE OF HAMMERTOES.
CUSTOM FITTED FOOT ORTHOTIC MECHANICALLY HOLD THE FOOT IN NEUTRAL POSITION STOPPING PRONATION , THE MAIN CAUSE OF HAMMERTOES.
Hammertoes
Hammertoes
Hammertoes are deformities where the flexor muscles of the foot are overworking and the tendons go into spasm or contraction causing the toe to buckle.
When this happens, the general gripping function of the toe becomes affected which affects balance and walking as the toes fail to grasp the ground .
In addition the toe flexion causes retrograde pressure on the metatarsal head leading to abnormal load on the ball of the foot causing callouses and neuromas.
Custom Orthotics are extremely beneficial in relieving metatarsal head pressure and flexion contracture of the toes allowing for better walking and stability.
Mallet Toe
Mallet Toe
Mallettoes are a contracture of the end joint of the toe caused by spasm and contracture of the long flexor muscle.
This a imbalance and poor stability of the foot.
Custom Orthotics relieve the spasm leading to improved balance.
Custom Orthotics are vital in preventing toe flexor tendon contracture and spasm by supporting the arch from collapsing.
Custom Orthotics are vital in preventing toe flexor tendon contracture and spasm by supporting the arch from collapsing.
Hammer Toe Surgery
Hammer Toe Surgery
Always avoid surgery if possible. Using custom orthotics should be tried first. Especially if the hammertoe is flexible, the toe can straighten out if the adverse forces on the flexor muscles and tendons can be offloaded with a custom orthotic.
Generally there are three types of surgeries, joint fusion, arthroplasty and toe implants.
Custom Orthotics are recommended after surgery so try Orthotics first.
Hammer Toe Treatment
Hammer Toe Treatment
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