Blog posts tagged with 'hammer toe pad'

The human foot, a marvel of design.

Is not impervious to the occasional twist, leading to the development of hammer toe – a prevalent condition observed in podiatry. Imagine toes that were once dutifully aligned deciding to take on a hammer-like shape. The causes are diverse, ranging from ill-fitti...

Overlapping toes - causes and treatment

Ronnie on our sales team asked me to talk a bit about overlapping toes.  Overlapping toes are a problem that increases with age, although overlapping toes can be found even in infants. 

What causes overlapping toes?  First, let’s define what an overlapping t...

What's a hammer toe and how are they treated? This article looks at crest pads. Crest pads are hammer toe pads used to treat sores on the tips of the toes.

What's a mallet toe? learn more about this unique kind of hammer toe and how to treat it.

When treating claw toes, what's a better choice; a toe straightener or a crest pad? This article discusses the pros and cons of each of these hammer toe pads and the indications of their use.