Can the splint help with a hammertoe?
The metatarsal pad included with the Bunion Aid splint is worn on the bottom of the foot (see video) to help establish better mechanics and positioning for the hammertoe. Since the metatarsal pad is sometimes difficult to adjust for comfort, follow these steps: Start with just standing on it for 1 minute (as much as 3 times per day). Build up slowly, to 3-5 minutes (as much as 3 times per day) over a period of 2 weeks. You may have some post-wear soreness, but this should last for 20 minutes only and your function should not change (that is you should still be able to walk as well for the same time period as before you started using the pad). In the meantime, you can wear the splint without the metatarsal pad for big toe alignment.
