Harry Cotler DPM

Wednesday, May 6, 2015

Hammertoe

Hammertoes are identified as a bending of the joints of the second, third, fourth and fifth toes. It is an abnormal bending that can cause various problems to develop, including pain and swelling due to the pressure from shoes. To diagnose hammertoes, Dr. Harry Cotler will look for common signs, like inflammation, redness, pain when wearing shoes, corns and calluses on the toes or the ball of the foot, and possibly open sores in some cases. His practice, Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care Center offers hammertoe treatments for patients of all ages in Soldotna, AK.


Treatment for hammertoes begins with an examination by Dr. Cotler. The symptoms of hammertoes can worsen over time, making treatment essential. Treatments provided by Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care Center include creating custom orthotic footwear, providing padding for calluses or corns that form on the hammertoe, suggesting alternative footwear, trimming calluses and corns, and offering medications for the toe.


Surgery is also available for hammertoes, though it is rarely needed and only provided to patients who have a severe case. Patients benefit from seeking hammertoe treatment Dr. Cotler because they are getting treatments from an experienced podiatrist. He is able to treat the symptoms of hammertoes, determine if surgery if needed, and help prevent further complications, like friction from the patient’s shoes that can make them even more painful. If you have the signs of hammertoes, contact Dr. Cotler for more information about hammertoes treatments.


Schedule an appointment with Dr. Harry Cotler for your hammertoes by calling (907) 260-3668 or learn more about Affiliated Ankle & Foot Care Center in Soldotna, AK at www.hcotler.com.

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