Hammertoe is a toe deformity that affects one or more of the three middle toes with a downward curving bend at the middle or end joint. This foot condition develops slowly and isn’t an issue until severe bending has occurred and treatment is more complicated.

When a patient arrives at Podiatry Foot & Ankle Institute in pain when standing or walking, custom molded orthotics are often used for treatment to correct posture or gait.

People tend to have some misconceptions when it comes to the topic of treating a broken toe. As with any painful foot or ankle injury, your best bet is to see your foot doctor for the proper treatment, so the condition doesn’t continue to worsen.

In the United States alone, there are nearly 40 million people diagnosed with a form of arthritis. As a medical condition, arthritis is actually an umbrella term for several different types of conditions that are considered arthritis. Though there are many different forms of it, arthritis is most commonly known as a disease that causes the joints in our bodies to lose their flexibility and become strained. Most often, the joints affected are found within our extremities, such as our hands and feet.