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Is it ok to leave a claw toe without surgical correction?
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No: If you leave it will get worse and more difficulty with it?
Answered 9/28/2016
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Yes, possible.: If it is not symptomatic and you are wearing comfortable shoes you may never need to have it corrected.
Answered 3/29/2014
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