Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic with Dr. David Levitsky can manage problems like hammertoes in Clinton, MI, and Jonesville, MI, to keep your feet strong. We can typically use a few techniques here, including surgical and non-surgical techniques, that can keep your feet strong. If you're unsure what to expect, here's some information to help you.

Non-Surgical Treatments: Often a Great First Step

If you have a hammertoe or toes, you need immediate help to reduce your symptoms. This problem only worsens with time and can become very painful and even debilitating. As a result, it's critical to get non-surgical care ASAP. Our team more than understands these techniques; we've mastered them. With our help, you can take care of your feet using:

• Padding and taping to help stabilize the toe and rearrange it to fit your shoe properly
• Medication that helps to reduce inflammation and minimize deformity
• Orthotic devices that carefully but forcefully reposition your toe to keep it in the right spot

At Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic, Dr. Levitsky can help you manage your hammertoes in Clinton, MI, and Jonesville, MI, to ensure that it doesn't keep you off your feet for too long. We always start with these non-surgical methods first because we know that surgery can be scary for some people. However, there are times when the only method that will work is surgical. 

Surgical Care: When All Else Fails 

While we always start with non-surgical techniques whenever possible, we have to warn you that surgery is often the only step available for many people. Typically, we try other methods first, and if they fail, we turn to surgical care. Even less severe problems might need this care because it can help reduce bony prominence and restore alignment to minimize pain. 

Truly damaged toes, though, might need more complex treatments. We might need to remove bones from the foot or reform them to give you the strength to stand straight again. As importantly, we might even have to restructure your foot in other ways. Don't worry: we'll work hard to ensure we only do surgery on your feet when necessary to avoid discomfort.

We're Here to Help

Ready to get your toes and feet in great shape again? Call us at Clinton Foot & Ankle Clinic to get the care you deserve. Dr. Levitsky can treat your hammertoes in Clinton, MI, and Jonesville, MI, to ensure they're managed properly. Call our team at (517) 456-4114, and we'll talk you through this process to ensure you know what you're getting into with us.