Toe Surgery. Other reasons for surgery include toe deformity a drifting in of the big toe toward the small toe and an inability to bend and straighten the big toe. Recovery full recovery from hammer toe surgery may take a few weeks.
And in some cases a doctor may recommend permanent toenail removal which involves the destruction of the nail matrix. The surgery is typically recommended for mild to moderate damage. Other reasons for surgery include toe deformity a drifting in of the big toe toward the small toe and an inability to bend and straighten the big toe.
Surgery can often be done with a local anesthetic that only numbs.
And in some cases a doctor may recommend permanent toenail removal which involves the destruction of the nail matrix. And in some cases a doctor may recommend permanent toenail removal which involves the destruction of the nail matrix. Surgical toenail removal also known as avulsion of the nail plate is a common method of treatment for a variety of conditions including ingrown toenail. Surgery may involve removing swollen tissue around the affected toe joint removing part of the bone to straighten the big toe realigning the bones to restore or correct bone position and allow pain free movement and function or permanently join the bones in the affected joint.
