A hammer toe is a potentially painful toe deformity. We look at the types of hammer toe surgery, as well as what to expect during and after the procedure.

Hammer toe surgery is usually done as an outpatient procedure. That means you can go home the same day you have the surgery. You may receive general anesthesia so you’re asleep for the entire ...

High heels are a big no no if you are treating hammer toe. (Picture: Christian Vierig/Getty Images) If you have Hammer Toe due to wearing ill-fitting shoes, you can help treat it by wearing ...

He said that a painful hammer toe could be a problem, too. Dr. Alade's solution is for women to wear shorter heels, and if you must wear tall stilettos, don't wear them too long.