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Hammertoe is diagnosed as an abnormal bend in one of the joints of the toe. Our Wall Street, Grand Central, Upper East Side and Times Square Manhattan foot doctors offer comprehensive minimally invasive surgery and microsurgery options for your conditions. During a one-on-one consultation, our team can help determine which option is best suited for your specific case, lifestyle, and budget.
Who Is a Candidate?
Symptoms of Hammertoe
If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, minimally invasive hammertoe surgery may be the right solution for you.
What is Hammertoe Minimally Invasive Surgery?
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.
Why Choose Microsurgery
Benefits of Hammertoe Minimally Invasive Surgery
Compared to traditional hammertoe surgery, minimally invasive procedures provide patients with a more comfortable recovery experience.
Hammertoe Minimally Invasive Surgery Treatment Options
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.
Say Goodbye to Foot Pain
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.