Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Many patients search for hammertoe splints and straighteners as a way to relieve discomfort and avoid surgery. While these devices cannot permanently correct every deformity, they may help reduce pressure, improve comfort, and support toe positioning in certain cases. Understanding when splints are effective and when additional treatment may be needed is an important part of successful hammertoe management.
Hammertoe splints and straightener devices are designed to help maintain a more natural toe position while reducing pressure on affected joints. These conservative treatment options are often recommended for flexible hammertoes that have not yet become rigid. Splints, toe sleeves, crest pads, and alignment devices may help alleviate discomfort caused by friction, corns, calluses, and abnormal toe mechanics. Although these products can provide symptom relief and support proper positioning, they generally do not reverse structural deformities once permanent joint contractures have developed. Patients should undergo professional evaluation to determine whether splinting is appropriate for their specific condition.
At To Healthy Feet Podiatry, we carefully evaluate the flexibility of the deformity, overall foot mechanics, and the patient’s daily activity level before recommending splints or other conservative therapies. Many patients benefit from combining splinting with custom orthotics, footwear modifications, physical therapy, and targeted stretching programs. If symptoms continue to worsen despite conservative treatment, minimally invasive or traditional surgical correction may provide a more permanent solution. Our approach focuses on selecting the most effective treatment option based on each patient’s individual needs and long-term goals.
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Dr.Artis was so amazing. After going to two other podiatrists who gave me no support or hope, Dr. artis made me feel like there can be change for me. She was so patient, kind and informative. I’m actually excited to go back and get my results.
Everyone was super friendly. Doctor Rick’s explained everything thoroughly.
Dr Bell was incredibly thorough and personable. Gave me great information and useful information for my next steps. A great experience!
“Fast, professional, and very clean office. I was checked in and seen within 10 minutes of my scheduled time. Dr. Ricks was straight to the point but thorough. The front desk staff was also incredibly helpful.
All of the staff are super welcoming and professional! Bianca took excellent care in getting my X-rays. Dr. Ricks was thorough in explaining my diagnosis and next steps. Highly recommended!!
Well before I came in today to see Dr. Ricks my foot in pain was 9/10 and now I feel good 🙏🏿🤩 thanks
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Dr. Farah Alani is a New York City foot and ankle surgeon at To Healthy Feet Podiatry, a boutique podiatry practice located in the heart…
Dr. Alison Bell was born in Manhattan and is a Public Health graduate of Charles R. Drew University. She obtained her medical degree from Kent…
Dr. Roxann Clarke is a graduate of Hampton University in Virginia, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Biology and her Master of Science…
Dr. Ricks is a board-certified fellowship-trained podiatric surgeon committed to delivering top-tier foot and ankle care. From New Jersey, she a Bachelor’s in…
As the Chief Operating Officer of To Healthy Feet Podiatry, Tiffany provides leadership to ensure all administrative are producing optimal results. Dr….
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