MD Podiatrist Discusses Cosmetic Hammertoe Surgery

Whether you’re struggling with painful bunions or a disfiguring hammertoe, there are solutions to restore your feet to Cinderella proportions. Dan Michaels, DPM explains that there is a deeply emotional side to correcting these issues. “The patient stories are very moving,” Dr. Michaels says. “I’ve seen patients that are too embarrassed to go swimming or wear open toed shoes among their friends. We are able to give them a new start.”
 
Dr. Michaels explains that hammertoe correction is extremely common as part of cosmetic foot surgery. “The most common digital deformity in my profession is the infamous hammertoe,” Dr. Michaels says. “The procedure is quite simple. We make a small bone cut at the affected joint and remove the portion that is causing the toe to lock-up. Once that is removed, the toe will straighten naturally, but to ensure it remains straight, we place a pin through the middle.”