Dr. Jesse Anderson is a podiatric specialist who can handle many conditions. For example, we can help with hammertoes in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, to give you the relief you need. If you’re experiencing a hammertoe and need help, contact us today, and we’ll help you.
Diagnosis
Before we start any treatment, we diagnose your hammertoe problem. We start by inspecting the foot with an X-ray to see whether the problem is severe enough to need treatment. Sometimes, we may only do a visual inspection if an X-ray isn’t necessary. It all depends on your needs and the condition of your foot, so let us do what we must to help.
Conservative Treatments
Now, we provide roomier footwear and shoe inserts that can help support your toe as it recovers. These orthotic pads minimize your pain and keep you from suffering. As importantly, we can tape the toe to keep it in place. Once we’re done with this process, you can go home, though we might have a few more treatments to provide before you head out.
Exercises
Dr. Anderson can help your hammertoes in Suffolk & Norfolk, VA, by working through them with various strengthening and stretching exercises. For example, practice picking up marbles or a towel with your toe to strengthen it. Many times, that’s all we need to do to get your hammertoe in order. That said, there are other therapies to remember for more serious issues.
Surgery
Unfortunately, conservative therapy and exercises aren’t always enough to manage this issue. For example, we might need to perform surgery to release the tendon, keeping your toe curled. We might even have to remove bone to straighten your toe. We promise we’ll do whatever we can to keep you out of surgery. But sometimes, unfortunately, it just can’t be avoided.
Aftercare Foot Therapy
Treating your hammertoe isn’t just a one-time thing! We’ll schedule follow-up visits after your therapy and surgery to make sure things are progressing smoothly. For instance, we’ll see if the joint is straightening out and make adjustments, if needed, to keep things going well. Most of the time, only minor tweaks are needed because we’re good at getting your feet right the first time.
Talk To Us Today to Learn More
With Dr. Anderson, you can fight back against hammertoes in Suffolk and Norfolk, VA, and get your toe straight again. Call us at Suffolk, VA, at (757) 539-2098 or in Norfolk, VA, at (757) 625-2962 to set up your appointment. We’ll do whatever we can to keep you on your feet and healthy and minimize any pain you might otherwise feel in your feet.