Toe conditions and disorders are extremely common. Sometimes they are mild and hardly noticeable but other times a person can endure significant pain and deformity. When this is the case, the foot cannot function as it should, making it difficult to wear shoes comfortably or even engage in simple daily tasks.
Mallet toe is a deformity caused by a bone and muscle imbalance. It is the joint nearest the toenail that is affected and results in the toe abnormally bending or curling down and causing a painful bone spur on top. If you have this deformity, here are a few common causes to help you understand how it could have developed:
- Wearing restrictive or improperly fitting footwear such as high heels
- Trauma such as a bad stub or jamming your toe
- Nerve damage in the feet
- Shoes with a low toe-box
The first step is to call podiatrist Dr. Jeff Bowman as he brings relief to patients with mallet toe on a regular basis. Depending on the severity of your deformity, there are many treatment options to relieve your pain. Accommodative shoes, orthotics, gel toecaps and gel shields often provide the comfort patients need. If these do not work, a simple surgery is an option to release tendons in the toe to allow it to lie flat.
Don’t let a toe problem keep you from enjoying your favorite activities or shoes. Contact our office for the care and treatment your feet deserve. Make an appointment with Houston Foot Specialists today by calling (713) 467-8886.
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