How long does it take to recover from hammertoe surgery?

The recovery time following hammer toe surgery can vary depending on the procedure performed. In general, it takes approximately 6 weeks to 3 months to fully recover from surgery. Many patients can walk immediately following surgery in a stiff-soled, surgical shoe or boot.

Is it worth getting hammer toe surgery?

For many, the answer is a resounding, “yes.” That’s because hammertoe surgery includes all of the following benefits: It’s effective. Our minimally invasive hammertoe surgery corrects the alignment of the foot and allows for pain-free movement. It relieves pain and fixes the problem.

Can I walk after hammer toe surgery?

Activity after surgery will be limited, and tenderness in the ball-of-foot and toe is expected. Your walking will be slowed down for several weeks. Impact-style activity like walking or running is usually not comfortable until closer to 6-12 weeks post-op.

Can you bend your toe after hammertoe surgery?

Can you bend your toe after hammertoe surgery? It depends on the specific surgical intervention used to correct the deformity. You’ll be able to bend the toe at the MTP joint (where the toe joins the foot). If permanent screws or bone fusion were involved, you won’t be able to bend the middle toe joint.

Can you straighten a hammertoe without surgery?

Hammertoes cannot be straightened without surgery. Once the toe has started to bend, conservative treatments alone will not reverse it, but can only slow its progression.

Does insurance cover hammertoe surgery?

Hammer toe is usually covered by insurance or Medicare if the condition is deemed medically necessary. Your doctor may consider the surgery medically necessary if: you’re experiencing pain.

Is hammer toe surgery successful?

The surgery is successful 80 to 90\% of the time, and the rate of complications is very low. There may be some mild discomfort. “The most common complaint is stiffness and swelling of the toe, which can last for a few months,” says Dr. Botek.

What happens if you don’t fix hammer toe?

It’s the most common deformity of the second, third or fourth toe, and if not treated, the affected toe(s) can become fixed in that bent position and require surgery to correct them. While not a medical emergency, hammer toe does worsen over time and should be treated by a physician.