Hammertoe Surgery in Austin, Buda & Kyle, TX
Austin Podiatry can offer hammertoe surgery in Austin, TX, and serving Buda, TX, and Kyle, TX. This broad service area highlights our ability to help many people throughout Texas get the life they need. Therapies typically include various surgeries that can mitigate the pain of this condition and help you get back on your feet.
Tendon Transfer
We typically try to help you by doing a tendon transfer, the least invasive option. It works by pulling the toe into the corrected position by pulling a tendon near the toe. When it works properly, it helps straighten the toe and minimize muscle weakness. It should also reduce your pain and help you live a comfortable and happy life without pain again.
Joint Resection
If that technique isn’t right for you, we’ll do a joint resection, which is when we cut ligaments and tendons to help straighten the toe. Sometimes, we might have to remove portions of the bone to straighten the toe further. Temporary pins are inserted in your foot to help stabilize the area and keep your foot in place. Once this recovery period finishes, we remove them.
Fusion
At Austin Podiatry, we can provide fusion hammertoe surgery in Austin, TX, and serving Buda, TX, and Kyle, TX. Fusion removes portions of the affected joint to let the bones around it grow together again. When done correctly, it straightens the toe, reduces pain, and minimizes instability. Again, we’ll use pins to keep the impacted area stable.
Amputation
Unfortunately, there are situations in which an individual may have to amputate the affected toe. We only do this if a) no other method works, b) your pain is so intense you can barely walk, and c) other problems are impacting the area. For example, if it’s causing other distortions of the foot or triggering infections, we might have no choice but to remove the toe to protect you.
How We Protect You
Before, during, and after your surgery, we can help you by providing:
- Anesthesia to numb the toe and avoid severe pain
- Blood work to see if you’re allergic to anything
- Medications that help stabilize your overall health
- Crutches or a cane to prevent serious pain
- Physical exercises to improve recovery time