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Hammertoes
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In diabetics, or people with poor circulation, hammertoes can be a serious condition. Infections can ensue and the hammertoes can become the source of loss of limb.
Treatments can include regular debridement and padding of painful corns; splinting of the toes and custom molded orthotics to retain mechanical advantage to the small muscles in the foot. In most cases, ultimate correction of the deformity is achieved through minor outpatient surgery.