(503) 218-1105
  • Make a Payment
  • Directions
  • Job Openings
Patient Forms

South Portland Surgical CenterSouth Portland Surgical Center

  • For Patients
    • Specialties
    • Keeping You Safe During COVID-19
    • How To Prepare For Surgery
    • Patient Forms
    • Insurance and Billing
    • CareCredit
    • Request an Appointment
  • Find a Physician
  • Conditions
  • Total Joint Replacement
    • Total Hip Replacement Surgery
    • Total Knee Replacement Surgery
    • Your Cost Solution
    • Your Recovery Solution
  • For Physicians
  • About Us

Hammer Toes

Warning Signs & Symptoms

Hammer toe usually affects the second toe, although it may also affect the other toes. The toe goes into a claw-like position. The condition may occur as a result of pressure from a bunion. A corn on the top of a toe and a callus on the sole of the foot develop, which makes walking painful.

Prevention

Hammer toe can be avoided by not wearing shoes that are too short or narrow. Check children’s shoe sizes frequently, especially during periods of fast growth.

Rehabilitation

Patients can have their hammer toe surgically corrected. After the surgery there may be some stiffness, swelling and redness and the toe may be slightly longer or shorter than before. You will be able to walk, but should not plan any long hikes while the toe heals, and should keep your foot elevated as much as possible.

Arthritis Back and Neck Pain Bunions Bursitis Pain Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Chronic Pain Colon & Colorectal Cancer Compression Fracture Degenerative Disc Disease (DDD) Epidural Steroid Injection Esophageal Cancer Extremity Pain Facet Pain Gallbladder Cancer Treatment and Surgery Gallstones Hammer Toes Heel Spurs (Plantar Fasciitis) Hemorrhoids Hernias Herniated disc/Pinched nerve Hiatal Hernia Joint Injections Joint Pain Orthopedic Injuries Osteoporosis Radiculopathy Rectal Bleeding Rotator Cuff Repair Sacroliitis/Sacroiliac joint pain Sciatica Silent Reflux (Laryngopharyngeal Reflux) Sinusitis Spinal Stenosis Spine Injury
  • Contact Us
  • Notice of Nondiscrimination
  • Notice of Privacy Practices
  • Terms of Service
  • Internet Privacy Policy
  • Billing Disclosure

South Portland Surgical Center
6370 Southwest Borland Road, Suite 100,
Tualatin, OR 97062-9768

© 2023 South Portland Surgical Center