hammertoe surgery
The Definitive Choice for Hammertoe Fusion Success: Screw It!
Unlocking Hammertoe Fusion Success with Screw Fixation In the bustling metropolis of New York City, where every step counts, foot health is paramount. Hammertoes, a common foot deformity characterized by abnormal bending of the toe joints, can significantly impact one’s quality of life. For individuals seeking relief from hammertoe discomfort, hammertoe fusion surgery emerges as…
Read MoreGoing Toe-to-Toe: Fusion vs. Arthroplasty for Hammertoe + Case study of digital Arthrodesis (Fusion) with Before and after pictures
Going Toe-to-Toe: Fusion vs. Arthroplasty for Hammertoe Navigating the complex landscape of hammertoe treatment, patients are often presented with a pivotal choice between two leading surgical interventions: fusion, also known as arthrodesis, and arthroplasty. Each modality offers distinct advantages and considerations, making the decision process highly individualized. This detailed exploration aims to shed light on…
Read MorePart II: British Hammertoes are “Wonky Toes”! Before and After Pictures of Hammertoe Surgery
British Patient with “Wonky Toes” About 11 months ago I posted a blog post about my British Patient with “Wonky Toes”. I’ve had numerous requests to post the after surgery pictures of her hammertoe surgery and I finally have some time to do it. Below is the original article in Blue. Scroll down to the…
Read MoreThe best hammertoe surgeon! (Including before and after pictures of hammertoe surgery)
This week I did a rather large hammertoe surgery. Additionally, I did another large hammertoe surgery on the same patient just six weeks prior on his other foot. What do I consider a large hammertoe surgery versus a regular hammertoe surgery? This patient had some of the most severe hammertoes that I have ever operated…
Read MoreBritish Hammertoes are “Wonky Toes”!
A few weeks ago a lovely young woman came in to my office. She sat down with me in my exam room and proceeded to tell me in a wonderful British accent that her complaint was "Wonky toes". I guessed that she meant hammertoes but I wanted to clarify this before proceeding. I had never…
Read MoreHammertoe Surgery
Many people seek the help of their doctor in hopes of fixing their hammertoes. It is common for podiatrists to receive patients who want to do something about their “ugly toes.” In truth, hammertoes can also be quite uncomfortable when they lead to such thing as painful corns, calluses, and swelling. The good news is…
Read MoreCommon misconceptions about foot surgery
While I was writing my last post on hammertoe surgery it occurred to me to write a post on common misconceptions of foot surgery. (Don’t feel like reading a long post? Skip to the last paragraph for a quick summary.) 1) The first one was one that I mentioned in my last post: that extra…
Read MoreThe Best Hammertoe Surgeon and Why
In my residency training I was very lucky to have a good friend who was a plastic surgery fellow. (Fellowship comes after residency in a doctor’s training, and is very specialized.) My friend taught me various plastic surgery procedures and tricks that I have applied to my foot surgery. Hammertoe Surgeon For example: When surgeons…
Read MoreWhat are Hammertoes? Prevention and Hammertoe Surgery.
Allow me to share some information in layman’s terms on hammertoes and Hammertoe surgery. The four small toes on the foot are similar in composition to the fingers. Each of the small toes has three bones with joints in between. The toes form a joint, meeting in what is called the ball of the foot.…
Read MoreKeep your foot dry after surgery!
After foot surgery it is important to keep your foot dry. Depending on the procedure it is usually between two and four weeks. As a convenience for my patients, I dispense a device to keep the foot dry. It works very well in the shower. (click picture to enlarge) Today, a patient came in and…
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