Swollen Afflictive Stiff Toes
Mild hammer toe in children can be treated by manipulating and splinting the affected toe.
The following changes in footwear may help relieve symptoms:
- Wear the right size shoes or shoes with wide toe boxes for comfort, and to avoid making hammer toe worse.
- Avoid high heels as much as possible.
- Wear soft insoles to relieve pressure on the toe.
- Protect the joint that is sticking out with corn pads or felt pads
A foot doctor can make foot devices called hammer toe...
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