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A member asked:

Is there a way to straighten my toes?

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Yes: Surgical correction for hammer toes can be performed out patient.

Dr Kass and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2013

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Dr. Steven Sheskier answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Surgery

Yes: Toes can be straightened via surgery. What is done is dependent on the toe, the type of deformity tempered by the cause of the deformity.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 8/23/2013

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