Toe Straightening

Improved comfort - as the toes may be rubbing in footwear.

Improved appearance of the toes.

Toe straightening generally involves removal of part of one or more of the toe bones with wedging as appropriate to realign, and placing of pins or screws to hold the bone in the corrected position. Usually the tendons around the joint need to be lengthened and rebalanced to allow the deformity to reduce and prevent recurrence.

How long is the recovery time?

Recovery time depends on the procedure performed. If no fixation is required and it is only the toe you may be able to start returning to footwear and activity in as little as two weeks. If a pin has been put in it may be 4-6 weeks before you can start returning to normal footwear. It is important to rest the foot whilst the bones are consolidating.

Is this a painful procedure?

Pain levels vary but generally this is well tolerated, and people will usually take painkillers for up to three days after. It is important you rest and keep the foot elevated during the recovery process.

There are risks and possible complications associated with any surgical procedure, and these will be discussed in detail at your consultation. Risks include but are not limited to infection, under or over correction, painful scarring, prolonged swelling, further deformity, recurrence, continued post-operative pain, blood clot, need for further surgery.