How is a Hammertoe Surgery Done?
There are a number of ways in which a hammertoe surgery is done. There is either a tendon transfer done, or there is digital arthroplasty or digital arthrodesis. The former involves working the tendon for correcting he bend and the latter involves removal of the bone from the joint for allowing for rectifying of the hammertoe. In very serious cases, the tendon on the top of the toe and the joint at the ball of the foot have to be released so that the toe can straighten up. Recovery From Hammertoe Surgery Hammertoe surgery recovery involves a few stages. The recovery starts from the moment a person gets out of the operation theater. There will be swelling and pain in the operated part. For proper healing, they might be needed to be bound together. The overall hammertoe surgery recovery time can be anywhere around a few months. Here are a few things involved in hammertoe surgery recovery. This recovery process is very similar to the process when a person gets operated for bunions. Swelli
