Hammertoe Treatment in Dublin & Powell, OH 

At Performance Podiatry, we provide expert hammertoe treatment for patients in Dublin, Powell, and surrounding areas. Whether your hammertoe is causing pain, shoe discomfort, or walking difficulty, our podiatrists offer both conservative care and surgical solutions to restore comfort and function

Causes of Hammertoes 

Hammertoes  are usually caused by an inherited faulty mechanical structure of the foot, imbalance of foot and leg muscles, trauma, tight fitting shoes, and tight calf muscles and/or hamstrings . Having a certain foot type, therefore, makes a person more prone to developing hammertoes. Bunions could also be caused due to certain types of arthritis, like rheumatoid arthritis or early onset Osteoarthritis.

Hammertoe Symptoms

  • Numbness over hammertoe
  • Pain or soreness over hammertoe 
  • Inflammation / redness / irritation 
  • Burning in the area
  • Corns, callus or blister formation OVER hammertoe 
  • Balance issues
  •  Corn, callus or blister formation BETWEEN toes
  • Athletes foot between toes

Hammertoe Diagonsis

The diagnosis of a hammertoe deformity is usually by visualization and clinical exam, but the subtle causes of your hammertoes can be seen on X-ray. At your consultation, Dr. Kristin Thomas and Dr. Zach Thomas will take x-rays of your foot, possibly make gait analysis measurements on the walking or running treadmill,  make measurements and correlate clinical findings to find out why the bunion is being caused and where to direct treatment of your hammertoes.

Hammertoe Treatment in Dublin and Powell, Ohio

There are both surgical and non-surgical hammertoe treatment options available, both with their pros and cons. 
Nonsurgical hammertoe treatment centers around slowing progression, keeping the toe straight and limiting swelling, inflammation and pain with tape, digital devices orthotics, shoe gear and stretching 
Surgical hammertoe treatment centers around addressing the root cause of the deformity.  
At Performance Podiatry Ohio, Dr. Kristin Thomas  and Dr. Zach Thomas offer both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for hammertoes. To schedule an appointment, please text or call Performance Podiatry at (614)-407-3171 or request an appointment online.