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.
Not every hammertoe requires surgery. Many patients experience significant relief through conservative treatment, particularly when the deformity is flexible and identified early. A personalized treatment plan can help reduce pain, improve function, and delay or prevent the need for surgical intervention.
Hammertoe treatment without surgery in NYC focuses on relieving symptoms and improving toe function through conservative care. Non-surgical treatment options may include custom orthotics, footwear modifications, padding, splints, physical therapy, stretching programs, and anti-inflammatory therapies. These approaches help reduce pressure on affected joints, improve biomechanical function, and address contributing factors that may accelerate deformity progression. Patients with flexible hammertoes often respond particularly well to early conservative intervention before permanent joint contractures develop.
At To Healthy Feet Podiatry, we develop individualized treatment plans based on the severity of the deformity, lifestyle demands, and overall foot mechanics. Our goal is to maximize symptom relief while preserving mobility and preventing future complications. Through advanced diagnostic evaluation and evidence-based conservative therapies, many patients are able to manage hammertoe symptoms successfully without surgery. When conservative treatment no longer provides adequate relief, we also offer minimally invasive and surgical options tailored to the patient’s condition.
TESTIMONIAL
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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