Re: hammer toe surgery

I do not have statistics for you. The surgery that is described is probably an arthrodesis or fusion. There are several ways this can be accomplished and your doctor described one, which is probably what he/she is most comfortable doing.

You are right about the "too good to be true" part because your toe is numb and don't think it won't wake up. Common sense would tell you that after having something cut on, it should be elevated protected and allowed to heal appropriately.

If you are concerned, why not get another opinion?

Posted By Vivian Abrams DPM on April 02, 2006 at 20:08:53:

In Reply to: hammer toe surgery posted by Carolyn N on April 02, 2006 at 17:03:55:

Dr. Vivian Abrams, DPM
Podiatrist
This soft padded night splint with contoured posterior shell provides passive dorsi flexion to address plantar fasciitis and achilles tendonitis. Shipped with toe wedge for additional stretch on plantar facia.

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