Hammer toes

@quiteachiver75: IT WAS SUPPOSE TO BE 11/4/19 BUT BECAUSE OF THE SCHOOL HOLIDAYS AND GRANDCHILDREN I HAVE TO PUT IT OFF FOR NOW. AM DISSAPPOINTED BUT IT WILL GET DONE. TERESA

@quietachiver75 Oh no sorry you have to to put it of but grands come first maybe in January ? If only heard of the wide to shoes What about curling a piece of clothing under toes just a thought

Anyone have a second toe that crosses over your big toe. I can only find info on hammer toes. This toe is not crooked or bent at the joint. Just pops up over my big toe!

@anet
My mother-in-law had it.. She has passed away so I cannot ask her questions about it. I can remember it is called crossover toe. She had surgery for it, but my husband was in the Army back then and we were not near when she had the surgery. .. and too long ago to remember.

@anet, Here is some information I found on crossover toe.

Correction of Crossover Toe Deformity by Arthroscopically Assisted Plantar Plate Tenodesis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5263059/

You can also find a variety of products at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hammer+toe+corrector+for+men&crid=3AQ9C2G27ISRN&sprefix=Hammer+%2Caps%2C196&ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_6_7
Good luck.

Thank you, John. I must say that is a very in-depth article; however, I did skim through it and picked up enough to know I will never have surgery on this toe. It looks to be very complicated and risky. I have talked with my pcp, rheumatologist, an orthopedic surgeon and today a podiatrist. None of them adviseddoing the surgery. The article mentioned weeks, even months in a cast and even possible amputation of the toe. I am now using a silicon spacer to keep the toe in place and it is ok most of the time. Because I have arthritis my ankle is a little stiff and probably is the cause of the pain I sometimes have when walking. The podiatrist mentioned possible infection because some of my medications could cause a wound from an operation to not heal quickly. Think I can just live with it! Thanks again. There surely is not much info on crossover toes. They are about hammer ties and it is not the same thing.

John, I went to a podiatrist about the problem with my toe. I have not done anything about it yet. However he said it is a common problem and said it can be repaired by releasing a tendon that is pulling the toe across. He said it requires a small incision and a stitch. An in-office procedure that takes a few minutes. After reading the article you directed me to, I am hesitant to believe it could be this simple. This doctor is affiliated with a well respected bone and joint clinic in my area. I am tempted to let him do the procedure. I read what reviews were available and some said they were very satisfied and as usual a few that said they would never go back to him. Don’t know what to do. Podiatrists don’t seem to have a good reputation for some reason. But I did read that for foot problems that’s who you should see and for all other joint problems an orthopedic surgeon. What do you think?

Hi @anet, I'm not sure I'm really qualified to provide a good answer for you. I've had a misconception about podiatrists in the past which may affect my judgement. I have thought about seeing a podiatrist in the Mayo Clinic Health System but just haven't gotten around to doing it for my hammer toes. I don't have any pain issues but I'm thinking they could be affecting my balance. Here's some information you might find helpful.

How to Choose Between an Orthopaedic Surgeon or Podiatrist: https://www.bidmc.org/about-bidmc/wellness-insights/bones-and-joints/2018/05/how-to-choose-between-an-orthopaedic-surgeon-or-podiatrist

Also, here's a good video by a podiatrist that might be helpful - https://youtu.be/QJn1egl0vrM

Thanks, you have been very helpful. Still looking for a doctor. Found one that I was about to go with, but looked up reviews and they were average. Really wanted some 5 stars!