Hammer Toe Treatment Guidelines Handout

The best treatment for hammer toe depends on its severity. Conservative measures such as wearing proper footwear, using shoe inserts, and doing toe exercises can help alleviate the bent position. In severe cases, surgery may be necessary to correct the deformity.

Yes, a hammer toe can often be corrected. Treatment options range from conservative measures like footwear modifications and exercises to surgical interventions that realign the toe joint and restore normal function.

In some cases, early intervention with conservative treatments can reverse or halt the progression of hammer toe deformity. However, advanced cases may require surgical correction to fully reverse the condition and restore toe function.