Pacific Foot & Ankle Center, INC.
24191 Paseo De Valencia , Suite E
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
949-855-1177
600 Corporate Dr
, Suite 100
Ladera Ranch ,
CA 92694
949-855-1177
24191 Paseo De Valencia
Laguna Woods, CA 92637
The podiatrists at Pacific Foot & Ankle Center, INC. treat foot and ankle problems such as heel pain, diabetic foot care, bunions and shockwave therapy in Laguna Woods, CA.
Arthritis is the number one cause of disability in America. It limits everyday dressing, climbing stairs, getting in and out of bed or walking - for about 7 million Americans.
Hammertoes
Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third or fourth toes. In this condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated, hammertoes can become inflexible and require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty finding comfortable shoes.
Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.
Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and toe exercises to stretch and strengthen the muscles. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.
