Hammertoe Correction
Learn more about hammertoe correction at Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Overview
What Is Hammertoe Correction?
A hammertoe is a contracture of one or more of the smaller toes that can cause pain, corns, and shoe irritation. When conservative care no longer provides relief, surgical correction may be considered for eligible patients to straighten the toe and relieve pressure.
Patient Education
Watch: Understanding Hammertoe Correction
A short educational video will help explain the procedure, who may benefit, and what patients can expect.
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Download patient education PDF
Printable 2-page handout on Wigley Feet letterhead.
The video content is for general education only and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Procedure recommendations depend on examination, imaging, medical history, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment.
Who May Benefit?
- Patients with painful, rigid, or contracted toes
- Those with recurring corns or shoe irritation
- Eligible patients who have not improved with conservative care
When to Seek Care
- Toes that are bending, stiff, or painful
- Recurring corns or calluses over a toe joint
- Difficulty wearing shoes comfortably
How Wigley Feet Evaluates This Condition
- Examination of toe flexibility and alignment
- X-rays when needed to assess the joints
- Review of symptoms, footwear, and prior care
Treatment Options
- Padding, footwear changes, and orthotics
- Splinting or conservative measures
- Surgical correction for eligible patients
Where Is This Procedure Performed?
Depending on the patient, procedure complexity, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, and physician judgment, eligible procedures may be performed through one of two coordinated surgical pathways at Wigley Feet.
Wigley Feet Surgical Suite
In-house AAAASF-certified office-based surgical suite.
Select eligible procedures may be performed in our in-house office-based Surgical Suite, keeping consultation, treatment, and follow-up coordinated through Wigley Feet.
Learn morePalmetto Lakes Surgical Center
Joint Commission-accredited outpatient ambulatory surgical center partner in Miami.
Some procedures may be better suited for an outpatient ambulatory surgical center. Through our partnership with Palmetto Lakes Surgical Center, a Joint Commission-accredited ambulatory surgical center in Miami, we can coordinate ASC-based surgical care when appropriate.
Learn moreThe surgical setting is determined after consultation and is based on safety, medical appropriateness, procedure type, anesthesia requirements, insurance requirements, and physician judgment.
What to Expect
- 1A plan tailored to your toe alignment and symptoms
- 2Guidance on recovery and footwear
- 3Coordinated follow-up with the care team
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about hammertoe correction at the Wigley Feet Surgical Suite in North Miami Beach.
Request a Surgical Consultation
To find out whether this procedure is appropriate for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Stephen Wigley IV and the Wigley Feet care team.
The information on this page is educational and does not replace medical evaluation, diagnosis, or treatment. Not every patient is a candidate for office-based surgery or procedures. Final treatment recommendations depend on examination, diagnosis, imaging, medical history, circulation status, anesthesia needs, insurance requirements, procedural risk, and physician judgment. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.