How to detect and treat hammer-shaped toes in time

The hammer-shaped finger is a bent phalanx in the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

Such deformation can develop on all the fingers, except the large one, is an aesthetic problem, which also causes huge discomfort in the foot.

In the location of the site, corns and other bulges may occur, which cause pain when walking.

Hammer-shaped deformation of the toes can be fixed, when it is possible to manually turn the finger and non-fixed, requiring only medical intervention.

Most often there is a hammer-like deformation of the second finger, sometimes all the bristles are crooked, and the foot is damaged completely.

Isolated anomaly is very rare, and the cause of its occurrence may be excessive length of metatarsal bone.

As the disease progresses, walking becomes more difficult, fingers rest on shoes, rub, painful corns and calluses occur.

The following diseases can become the causes of the development of the disease:

• psoriasis;
• atherosclerosis;
• rheumatoid arthritis;
• diabetes;
• obesity;
• as well as the constant wearing of shoes with high heels.

Symptomatology of pathology

The disease progresses with the appearance of bone calluses, friction and irritation of the damaged area continues. Thus, the appears wound and even suppuration.

Tendons in the area of ​​the arch of the arch are trying to stabilize the bone, on the muscles that regulate the mobility of the fingers. As a result of this, additional pressure occurs, as a result of which the fingers are retracted, and the joints begin to appear.

This is how the deformation of the phalanx occurs.

If the hammer-shaped fingers are very tight, then diluting them can be very difficult.

Symptoms of the disease:

• the second finger is elongated, and the nail phalanx looks down;
• on the hand there are stretched tendons, while the pallet can no longer straighten itself;
• the second finger is cramped first so that it deforms under the load of the brush.

We diagnose

To make the correct diagnosis we need to consult an orthopedist and make a radiograph.

Objectives and methods of treatment

After diagnosis, hammer-shaped deformity of the toes is prescribed conservative treatment without surgery, which includes wearing comfortable and soft shoes, without heels and various lifts.

Shoes should not restrain the foot, necessarily a spacious sock and a comfortable back.

Orthopedic insoles are recommended.

During this period, courses of therapeutic curative massage and gymnastics are prescribed, which can be done at home using non-traditional methods of treatment: herbal baths, rinses, to reduce leg soreness.

In the place of greatest friction, it is necessary to apply plasters and cotton swabs, any wounds, damages should be immediately processed and bandaged.

Also on sale today there are scoring separators for toes, which reduce the risk of contact with phalanges.

Operative intervention

When the hammer-shaped finger obstructs movement, an operation is assigned. The most gentle method is used, which is used at the initial stages of the disease, when the joints are still being corrected.

During the operation, you can completely eliminate the flexion reflex, while removing the main phalanx of the finger with a dislocation. After that, the brush gipsets for a month.

Radical operation involves the formation of a transverse arch of the foot, which involves ligaments, bones and tendons. After such a procedure, a long rehabilitation period is needed.

This operation is carried out under conductor or spinal anesthesia. General anesthesia is rarely prescribed, according to the patient's individual indications. A long surgical stage is 15-30 minutes.

How to relieve the pain?

Recommendations of specialists in the removal of painful sensations in the presence of a hammer-shaped finger.

Using ointments

Ointment recipes:

1. Of medical clay .Mix the sachet of the composition with 50 ml of sunflower oil. The mixture is thoroughly mixed and applied a thin layer on the sore spot. The exposure time is 1.5 hours. After that, the ointment is washed off with warm water, and the foot is covered with a warm towel. Such procedures should be done every day, until the pain syndrome is completely eliminated.
2. Pharmacy Diclofenac .It is an effective anti-inflammatory drug, it is applied in an amount of 3 grams, a thin layer is superimposed on the injured area. Rubbed with light massaging movements. It is used several times a day.

Gym

To improve the condition of the foot in summer it is necessary to walk barefoot more often. Sitting in front of the TV you need to do rolling movements with your feet, using roller or studded balls.

In the case of transverse flat feet, rolling a rolling pin is not recommended.

The most effective exercise is as follows:

• sitting on the floor, stretching the legs to the stop, bending-flexing the phalanx of the fingers;
• the second part - put your feet like a dancer and press your fingers well, placing emphasis on the big one.

Orthopedic correction

Her task is to reduce the degree of deviation of the injured toe by using interdigital bandage bandages. Effective and affordable.

Dietary nutrition and healthy lifestyle

It is important to monitor your health every day, have more rest in the fresh air, eat nutritious and healthy food. More vegetables, fruits, greens, foods rich in vitamins of group E, B, D.

Dishes should be steamed, baked or boiled, but not fried, especially in a huge amount of butter. Meat is low-fat, diet.

Sweets, pastries, pasta and bakery products are best removed from the everyday menu, only on holidays. Less carbonated and sweet drinks, a wonderful alternative to them - homemade fresh juices.

Complications for the correction of pathology

These procedures do not guarantee the absence of risk. It is important to know about possible complications when performing a correction of the toes.

Infection, excessive swelling of the hand, bleeding, reaction to anesthesia, relapse of the disease, damage to the nerve endings and blood vessels of the fingers.

Such side effects can be observed in smokers, people with diabetes, disorders of blood clotting, poor circulation.

Rehabilitation and prevention

The main task in the rehabilitation period is the return of mobility to the fingers .After removing the knitting needle, the doctor must prescribe exercises that will be aimed at strengthening the tendon, improving the functionality of the joints.

Duration of hospitalization is about 7 days, pain will be observed in the morning, patients begin to move and walk 5-7 hours after the operation.

The foot can swell and swell, the main thing is to take the necessary medications in time and do regular gymnastics for the leg. Sutures are removed outpatiently after 2 weeks.

For the purpose of prevention, the main task is to wear comfortable and spacious shoes, with orthopedic insoles. Regular shoes can be worn after 2-3 months after surgery.

Advice of specialists in the first days after surgery:

• the leg needs to be kept higher, normalizing the blood flow in the damaged area;
• long walking and standing in one place is important to limit;
• can use crutches or special shoes with an open toe;
• to expose the site of operation to the effects of water is necessary after the doctor's permission.

A fixed phalanx may have a smaller range of motion than a healthy one. Within a few months, the edema and redness of the area being treated can persist.

If it is timely to identify and start treating the hammer-shaped fingers on the legs, this will help prevent the development of more complex deformities of the foot, save the patient from painful pains during the development of phalangeal pathology.

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