- About this resource
- What is podiatry?
- How can a podiatrist help?
- When you should consult a podiatrist
- Foot terminology
- Foot problems
- Categories of foot problem
- The most common foot problems
- Achilles problems
- Ankle problems
- Ball and arch problems
- Common injuries
- Deformities
- Foot diseases
- Heel problems
- Skin and nails
- Toe problems
- Vascular/Nerve problems
- Caring for your feet
- Rare or unusual problems
- Treatments and therapies
- Diagnostic technologies
- Orthotics
- Surgery
- Therapies
- Fitness and feet
- Footwear
- Fun foot facts
- Quick reference
- Useful links
Toe surgery
There are many kinds of toe problem that could require surgery.
These include removal of:
- Bunions, an enlargement of the bone and tissue around the joint of the big toe.
- Hammertoes, which are frequently caused by an imbalance in the tendon or joints of the toes.
- Neuromas, an irritation of a nerve between the third and fourth toes.
- Bone spurs, an overgrowth of bone under the toenail plate, causing nail deformity and pain.