A member asked:

How do i straighten my 4 month old 4th toe which is now crooked under the 3rd toe. it's been this way since birth and appears to be bent at the first joint of the toe.

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Dr. Howard Fox answered

Specializes in Podiatry

The : The short answer is... You can't. Most minor malformations like this usually don't cause any problems with walking, running, and otherwise enjoyment of life. As your child grows older, this may cause some problems, like getting a corn on the toe where rubbing occurs, but even this is iffy. The only way to fix things is surgery, and unless it's interfering with your child's ability to walk or is causing pain, i would not recommend surgery until the bones have stopped growing, usually late teens, and then, only if it's causing a problem.

Answered 10/3/2016

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