I have toes which are crooked, also. I went to a specialist for this. I was going to get them straightened. I understand the pain you have after the surgery may be worse than the pain you may have now. Who cares if you can or can't bend your toes, John? Do they hurt? I am too old for elective surgery myself. I decided it's not worth it. I do have neuropathy--pain radiating from spinal stenosis. It goes clear down to my feet. I pray I don't have to have back surgery. I take pain pills for my back. I know my foot pain would be much worse if I didn't take them.