"Wind- sweept" toes; what type of surgery can correct this condition?
by Janice Framke
The 2nd and 3rd toes sway toward the 2nd toe. This causes my shoes not to hold my foot properly; the heel goes off to the right side of the foot (this condition is on the left foot.) Is surgury the only solution? I have tried those seperators, but after an hour or so on my toes they hurt, and the toes go back as they were. Help! Hi Janice, More than likely surgery would be your only permanent solution. Wearing sponge pads or even taping your toes straight will only hold them in position temporarily. Even though I mentioned surgery as the only permanent solution, make sure your expectations match those of your doctor. I say this because it is very difficult to get toes to line up straight even after surgery, but the surgical procedure may at least improve your situation. Marc Mitnick DPM
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