How to Fix a Hammer Toe?

Wear shoes with a wide toe box and low heels

Use toe pads, cushions, or hammertoe splints

Try toe exercises and stretching regularly

Tape the toe into a straighter position if advised by a clinician

Use orthotic inserts if foot mechanics contribute to the problem

Avoid tight, narrow, or high-heeled shoes

Treat corns or calluses with proper foot care

See a podiatrist if pain, stiffness, or deformity worsens

Consider surgery if the toe becomes fixed, painful, or nonresponsive to conservative treatment

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