Pain in Your Feet and Toes? Don’t Let the Symptoms Escalate

Dr. Brent Carter

Whether young or old, most people lucky enough to live in Florida appreciate the great outdoors. The weather and sunshine allow Floridians and visitors alike time well-spent kayaking, golfing, playing tennis, jogging, and participating in competitive sports for the majority of the year.

While exercising outdoors is a healthy luxury, ballistic movements through exercise and sports-related activities can cause a great deal of wear and tear on the feet and ankles. Some of the most common are due to repetitive strain. Podiatrists often see issues that deal directly with the toes. One of the most widespread disorders is a condition known as hammertoe.

Hammertoe
Hammertoe can be genetic and many times occurs in people with either a high arch or a flat foot. When the muscles in your toes get out of balance, they can start contracting abnormally. This causes the toe to bend in an upward position in the middle joint of the toe. When this happens, it can create severe pain. Various forms of arthritis can contribute to this issue as well. And unfortunately, ill-fitting footwear can also cause hammertoe, due to pushing the toes out of their normal position for long periods of time.

Hammertoes can be corrected by minimally invasive surgery. A small titanium screw is placed in the toe to help straighten it into the correct position. If the tendon is only lengthen, the hammertoe will mostly come back.

Whether it’s you, or someone you know that sustains sprains, tears, or other painful injuries to your feet or ankles, it’s imperative that you seek out the best podiatric care to ensure you heal correctly and to eliminate future relapse or recurrence.

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American Foot & Ankle Center

Dr. Brent Carter
Podiatric Physician & Surgeon

(352) 388-4680
www.americanfootankle.com
1714 SW 17th St, Ocala, FL 34471