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Information About Toe Problems

Information about common toe disorders such as corns, bunions, neuromas, fractures, and other conditions that may cause pain and discomfort. Learn about these toe problems and what treatments are available.

Athlete's Foot
A common fungal infection of the feet, athlete's foot can be a difficult problem to solve. Tips on prevention and treatment of this condition.

Bunions
Bunions are a common problem that most people experience as a bony protuberance at the base of the big toe.

Morton's Neuroma
A Morton's Neuroma, (also called a Morton's toe), is a condition that causes pain in the foot due to a swelling of one of the small nerves of the foot.

Ingrown Toenail
This condition usually results when pressure from improper shoewear, and improper care of the toenails leads to pain and hypertrophy (or overgrowth) of the tissue at the side of the nail.

Bunionette
A bunionette is a condition that causes a painful bump on the outside of the foot. Similar to a bunion, a bunionette is usually caused by footwear that constricts the forefoot.

Hammer Toe, Mallet Toe & Claw Toe
The hammer toe, claw toe, and mallet toe deformities are conditions that are most often due to wearing compressive footwear.

Turf Toe
Turf toe is an injury to the base of the big toe. This condition is often caused by running or jumping on hard surfaces such as artificial turf.

Great Toe Arthritis & Bone Spurs
Arthritis and bone spurs of the big toe, a condition called hallux rigidus, is the most common form of foot arthritis. Treatment of hallux rigidus may include surgery.

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