Bunion SF

6 weeks post op. (bunion surgery)

What Are Hammertoes? A hammertoe occurs from a muscle and ligament imbalance around the toe joint which causes the middle joint of the toe to bend and become stuck in this position. The most common complaint with hammertoes is rubbing and irritation on the top of the bent toe. Toes that may curl rather than buckle (most commonly the baby toe), are also considered hammertoes.

Polydactyly is a medical term used to describe extra fingers on the hands or toes on the feet. Since the extra fingers or toes are present at birth, they are called a congenital anomaly. The extra fingers or toes may be small and non-functional, in the case of nubbins or skin tags, or they may be fully formed with bones and skeletal connections. Extra digits can exist in different places on the hands and feet. If they are adjacent to the thumb or big toe, they are called pre-...axial digits. If they are adjacent to the pinky finger or toe, they are called post-axial digits. Extra digits can also be centrally located in the hand or foot. Polydactyly often occurs bilaterally (on both hands or both feet), or it may occur on just one hand or foot. Similarly, a person may have extra digits on just the hands, just the feet, or some other combination.

A bunion is an unnatural, bony hump that forms at the base of the big toe where it attaches to the foot. Often, the big toe deviates toward the other toes. When this occurs, the base of the big toe pushes outward on the first metatarsal bone -- which is the bone directly behind the big toe -- forming a bunion. If this happens on the little toe and fifth metatarsal, it's called a bunionette.

Your feet must last a lifetime, and most Americans log an amazing 75,000 miles on their feet by the time they reach age 50. Regular foot care can make sure your feet are up to the task. With proper detection, intervention, and care, most foot and ankle problems can be lessened or prevented.

Dr. Dix on the left Dr. Kim on the right

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