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I had my great toe amputated due to osteomyleitis on 9-9-20. my second toe has become a hammer toe. my diabetes is well controlled with an a1c of 5.6 for the past 6 months. i wear a toe splint every day which helps greatly. is there a simple fix?

Q: i had my great toe amputated due to osteomyleitis on 9-9-20. my second toe has become a hammer toe. my diabetes is well controlled with an a1c of 5.6 for the past 6 months. i wear a toe splint every day which helps greatly. is there a simple fix?

: No. But there is (probably) a fix. You probably need orthotic shoes, maybe further surgery on the 2nd toe. Check with a Podiatrist

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

No. But there is (probably) a fix. You probably need orthotic shoes, maybe further surgery on the 2nd toe. Check with a Podiatrist

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Answered 8/12/2021

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A member asked:

I had my great toe amputated due to osteomyleitis on 9-9-20. my second toe has become a hammer toe. my diabetes is well controlled with an a1c of 5.6 for the past 6 months. i wear a toe splint every day which helps greatly. is there a simple fix?

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Dr. Arnold Lentnek answered

Dr Ettinger agreed

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