This video defines hammertoes as contracted toes that can create painful corns over the joints. The doctor explains why treating only the visible corn may not address the underlying deformity. He then describes a small-incision office procedure, along with expected healing and return-to-work timelines that require clinical review.
Video transcript
This transcript has been lightly edited for clarity.
Today we are discussing hammertoes. A hammertoe is a toe contracture. When one of the lesser toes becomes contracted, a corn may form on top of it. This is why someone with a hammertoe may also have a painful corn.
The doctor describes a brief office procedure in which the toe is numbed, a small incision is made, and the corn and a piece of bone underneath it are removed. He says removing the bone addresses the corn and pain. He gives a healing time of about two weeks and says a patient may return to work the next day or the following week.
Key takeaways
- A hammertoe is described as a contracted toe that can create a corn over the joint.
- The procedure discussed addresses both the visible corn and bone beneath it.
- The doctor gives a two-week healing estimate, with return to work varying from the next day to the following week.
