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              SERVICES, Forrest City Medical Center - Hammertoe Correction

              Hammertoe Correction

              When you’re dealing with hammertoe, every step can hurt. The condition, in which the toe becomes abnormally bent, can also affect your balance and lead to other foot problems without proper care.

              At Forrest City Medical Center, we can help you find relief. Our board-certified podiatrists offer a full range of treatments, including hammertoe correction surgery—an outpatient procedure to relieve pain, address any cosmetic concerns and get you comfortably moving again. 

              About Hammertoe

              A hammertoe occurs from a weakening in the muscles, tendons or ligaments that keep the toe straight. The most common culprit is poorly fitting shoes, especially high heels, which put severe pressure on the toes. Arthritis, genetics and injuries can also cause the condition. Hammertoes can be especially serious for people with diabetes, because they have a higher risk for diabetic foot ulcers and infections. 

              Your podiatrist at Forrest City Medical Center will work with you to find the right treatment, which may be as simple as switching footwear. We can also design custom orthotics to wear inside your shoes, or recommend toe exercises or other non-invasive options.If the pain persists, though, surgery may be your best solution.

              Surgical Options to Correct Your Toe

              The type of procedure you have depends on the severity of your hammertoe:

              • Flexible Hammertoe
                • If your toe can still be moved and straightened, a tendon transfer may be used. This procedure reroutes the tendons from the bottom of the toe to the top where it is sticking up, pulling the bent joint flat. 
              • Fixed Hammertoe
                • If your hammertoe has become stiff and rigid, there are two options: joint resection or fusion. During these procedures, incisions are made in the ligaments, tendons and bones to relieve pain and straighten the joint. Pins and screws are often used for a few weeks to keep the toe in position. 

              Recovery & Follow-Up Care

              We usually perform hammertoe correction on an outpatient basis, allowing you to go home the same day. Depending on the type of surgery, recovery may take a few weeks, with some swelling expected.

              Your podiatrist and dedicated care team will closely monitor your healing. We may recommend physical therapy to strengthen the toe, and will provide any special footwear or walking aids you need. 

              These members of the medical staff may be able to help:


              Lynette Meece, DPM, AACFAS 
              Podiatrist
              904 Holiday Drive, Suite 400
              Forrest City, AR 72335

              611 Julia Avenue
              Wynne, AR 72396

              Dr. Meece is a member of the medical staff at Forrest City Medical Center. She is Board Certified and has obtained hands-on training in forefoot, rearfoot, and ankle reconstructive surgery. Trained in all aspects of podiatric medicine and surgery, her special interests include diabetic limb salvage and wound care.

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