Hammertoes in 11236
Podiatry office 11236
At Metropolitan Foot Care, our podiatry office 11236 specializes in foot conditions like bunions and hammertoes. A hammertoe occurs when there is a clear muscle and ligament imbalance around the toe joint. This causes the middle joint of the toe to bend and become stuck in position, causing rubbing and irritation. Hammertoes can be painful and debilitating if not treated.
The middle three toes are usually affected by hammertoe. The condition can become serious in people who suffer from diabetes or poor circulation because of the raised risk for infections and foot ulcers. Custom orthopedic shoes are one potential treatment that can cut down on this problem. Our podiatry office 11236 also treats bunions, a progressive foot condition that affects the large joint of the big toe. It causes deformities by spreading the metatarsal bone so the big toe appears to be moving inward. The joint becomes enlarged, weakened and deformed over time. Bunions, hammertoe and other foot problems that can affect the way a patient walks. Bunions stick out to the side of the foot and begin to constantly rub against shoes, irritating them. Arthritis also tends to affect the joint more easily, causing it to become stiff and sore over time. Bunions affect thousands of people each year and the condition can progress to an even worse state if it is not treated in time, becoming debilitating. Alternative ways of treating the foot can help, such as wearing modified shoes or considering foot surgery.Foot orthotics can provide treatment for bunions to help reduce pain and swelling. Bunions can also cause hammertoes, calluses and shin splints. The goal of our podiatry office 11236 is to treat bunions and immediately relieve pain to prevent the bunions from progressing. Orthotic shoes may be prescribed to take the pain away by controlling the rubbing and irritation that is inevitable and happens with regular shoes.
9413 Flatlands Ave Suite E201
Brooklyn, NY 11236
(718) 502-8789
By Metropolitan Foot Care
August 18, 2017