East Berlin Foot & Ankle Center
201 Harrisburg Street, PO Box 706
East Berlin, PA 17316
717-259-8637
201 Harrisburg Street
East Berlin, PA 17316
The podiatrists at East Berlin Foot & Ankle Center treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in East Berlin, PA.
Leonardo da Vinci once called the foot a masterpiece of engineering.
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes.
Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.
Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.
