If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, minimally invasive hammertoe surgery may be the right solution for you.
Pain or discomfort in the affected toe, especially when walking, standing, or wearing shoes.
Inflammation, redness, tenderness, or irritation around the toe joint caused by pressure and friction.
The formation of corns, calluses, or sores on the top of the toe due to rubbing against footwear.
Minimally invasive hammertoe surgery, also known as microsurgery, is a procedure performed to straighten the affected toe while minimizing trauma to surrounding tissues. Through tiny entry points, specialized instruments are used to release tight soft tissues or reshape the bone responsible for the deformity.
In some cases, a quick release of the soft tissue structures may be all that is needed to correct the hammertoe. In others, the bone at the toe joint may be carefully remodeled to restore proper alignment.
The procedure is completed in-office with sedation and typically takes less than 30 minutes. Because of the minimally invasive approach, patients are often able to walk out shortly after treatment with significantly less downtime compared to traditional open surgery.
Compared to traditional hammertoe surgery, minimally invasive procedures provide patients with a more comfortable recovery experience.
Tiny entry points minimize tissue damage, reduce scarring, and support faster healing.
Patients typically recover more quickly and return to daily activities sooner than with open surgery.
Minimally invasive techniques help decrease swelling, discomfort, and recovery-related pain.
The procedure helps straighten the toe, relieve pressure, and restore more natural foot function.
When conservative care for hammertoes is not enough, and orthotics, wider shoes and padding do not relieve foot pain, it may be time to consider hammertoe surgery.
Minimally invasive surgery, also known as microsurgery, is a simple solution to address the pain of hammertoe. Sometimes a very quick release of the soft tissue structures in the toe (may take as little as 30 seconds) is all that is needed to straighten the hammertoe.
In some cases, another correction is used to reshape the bone at the toe joint. Using minimally invasive techniques, a small entry point is made at the side of your toe and a thin instrument is used to remodel the bone and straighten the toe.
This procedure is completed in-office with sedation and usually takes less than 30 minutes. You will be able to walk out of the office shortly after the treatment.
If you’re suffering from toe pain caused by hammertoe or another foot and ankle condition, our New York podiatrists are here to help.
With four convenient NYC locations — Wall Street, Times Square, Grand Central, and Upper East Side — we provide advanced minimally invasive treatment options designed to help you return to healthy, active living.
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