Question 1

what are treatment options for hammer toes?

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Live with it or fix: Hammertoes are a structural problem that is inherited.  If they're not causing you pain, don't do anything.  If they are causing you pain, you have to decide whether the pain is bad enough to warrant surgery, because surgery is the only way to fix a hammertoe.  The surgery isn't all that bad, actually, but it makes no sense to have surgery unless you have pain.

Hope this helps.  Good luck!

Question 2

what is the best treatment for a fractured toe?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Toe strapping and rigid surgical shoe. On occasion if displaced, it may require surgical reduction.

Question 3

possible fractured toe. is there treatment for it?

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Likely: Depending on the location and whether a joint is affected can alter treatment plans. In a non-displaced, non-articular (not involving a joint) we often buddy splint the affected toe to it's neighbor for 4 weeks. If the joint is involved there are times when surgery is considered to either remove the fracture fragment or primarily repair the fracture with fixation.

Question 4

what is the best treatment for webbed toes?

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See below: If there is no pain or problem i would do nothing.
The only treatment would be surgery to take the toes apart.

Question 5

painful bump between toes.    what is treatment for none spurs?

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See a podiatrist: Corns are callouses on the toes and are caused mainly by shoe irritation over a period of time.  They can just be trimmed by a podiatrist, but will usually come back. The real cause is bony enlargement or malpositioning of the toe. There is a real simple surgery to smooth off the underlying bone and the corn should go away permanently. You can also have your shoes stretched or wear wider shoes.

Question 6

how do i know exactly what is a toe "corn", & is there a natural treatment?

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Bony enlargement : It is thickened skin that forms pressure over a bone spur. There are no natural treatments. You can protect the area or have it removed.

Question 7

are there treatment guidelines for claw toe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Claw toes or hammertoes are deformities of the toes due to an imbalance of muscles and tendons of the foot. Initially symptoms may be mild and the contracture of the toe is flexible. If left untreated the deformity can progress to a fixed deformity that is stiff and inflexible. Surgery often involved arthroplasty (removal of the joint) or fusion (arthrodesis) of the joint.

Question 8

what is the best treatment for bony growth on big toe?

Accepted Answer

Shaving : The bony growth. (implying the doctor performs surgery.).

Question 9

what is the treatment for a crush injury of the  big toe?

Accepted Answer

See a podiatrist: Debilitating arthritis, toe deformities, permanent nerve injury and tendinopathy can result if the fracture is not adequately stabilized and the soft tissues not properly cared for.  

Prolonged immobilization, and/or surgery are indicated. If the injury is severe enough, and surgical reconstruction is not possible, amputation might be needed. Get it taken care of asap!

Question 10

what kind of pills or treatment can somebody get for toe swelling?

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Toe swelling: Once the cause of the swelling is determined, the appropriate treatment can be implemented. For example, if the swelling is  infectious in nature, antibiotics can be used. If the cause is gout, then Allopurinol can be utilized. But the cause needs to be determined. See a specialist.

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