Corn Toes Deformities Treatment in Brooklyn
DIGITAL/TOE DEFORMITIES
A deformed toe is one of the more common conditions known to afflict the foot, whether it be a hammertoe, mallet toe or overlapping toe.
CORNS
The body’s response to excessive amounts of pressure against the skin manifests itself by forming thick, hardened skin or corns. Corns are most often the result of an enlarged bone or bone spur pinching the skin against a shoe. A corn can be indicative of a pressure point between the toes.
Soft corns refer to corns that exist between the toes. They are the result of two bones rubbing against each other, pinching the skin. Sometimes more than one soft corn will form.
CORN TREATMENT
Conservative treatment can consist of one or more of the following.
1. Trimming, digital splinting and/or padding of the corn.
2. Orthotics or inserts in shoes to correct improper walking.
3. Injections to relieve pain and inflammation.
4. Larger or extra depth shoes to accommodate toe deformities.
If these conservative methods are unsuccessful in treating your deformity, then corrective toe surgery should be considered. The surgical correction of your toe deformity may be performed in the office, outpatient surgical center or as one-day hospital surgery.
DIGITAL/TOE SURGICAL OPTIONS
These procedures help to straighten the toes by cutting the bone, tendon, joints and/or ligaments.
1. TENOTOMY AND CAPSULOTOMY
The terms tenotomy and capsulotomy refer to the cutting of tendons and joint capsules. More specifically in relation to hammertoe deformities, the tight tendons and joint capsules located on the top and bottom of the buckled or contracted toe joints are released. Once these tight, soft-tissue structures are cut and relaxed, the toe can resume its normal flattened posture.
2. ARTHROPLASTY
This very popular procedure involves removal of cartilage and bone in remodeling a deformed joint. It allows for relief of the painful area.
3. ARTHROPLASTY WITH FIXATION FOR FUSION
This procedure involves joint removal and the use of a wire (pin) to stabilize or fuse the deformed toe.
4. ARTHROPLASTY WITH TENDON RELOCATION
A joint space is created and the toe is realigned by relocating the flexor tendon, which pulls the toe down.
5. ARTHROPLASTY WITH IMPLANTATION
Following excision of a joint, a plastic implant is placed inside to act as a functional spacer.
6. DEROTATION/ REALIGNMENT PROCEDURE FOR OVERLAPPING TOE
A wedge of skin and a segment of bone are removed to realign the overlapping toe.
7. BONE SPUR REMOVAL
An incision is made and an instrument is used to file or excise the bone spur and remove the source of increased pressure.
8. OSTEOTOMY
A cut is made through the bone to allow it to be realigned. Wire or pin fixation could be required.
POSTOPERATIVE CARE
After surgery, you will receive instructions regarding the care of your dressings, your level of activity and weight-bearing. As with all foot surgery, rest and elevation can help reduce pain and swelling.
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