When toe pain begins to curtail your daily lifestyle—be it in walking, shoe wear, or just feeling self-conscious about it—it’s time to seek out professional help. Prospero Medical provides two separate surgical options to correct comfort and self-esteem: hammer toe surgery and toe shortening surgery procedures. Both are skillfully carried out in Turkey, with state-of-the-art facility backup, and reasonably priced. Here’s how to make the decision between the two options.
What is the cause of these toe issues?
Long toes, commonly referred to as Morton’s Toe, develop when the second toe extends beyond the first, leading to excess pressure, shoe rubbing, inflammation, callusing, and even the misalignment of the metatarsal bones.
Hammer toes are a curved or “hammer‑shaped” deformity in the second, third, or fourth toe from muscle/tendon imbalance or long‑standing shoe pressure. Although initial stages are supple, bad cases become rigid and painful.
Both are painful in shoes, challenging to walk, painful for callus formation, redness, and—left untreated—can lead to dislocation or permanent deformation .
Toe Shortening Surgery (Morton’s Toe Correction)
Best for: Long second toe producing uneven pressure in the foot, causing pain, shoe pain, calluses, or cosmetic concerns .
The toe shortening procedure highlights:
Conservative removal of excess bone from the toe.
- Usually under local, sedation, epidural, or general anesthetic.
- Usually takes approximately 3 hours, with an overnight hospital stay
Two predominant methods:
- Bone resection – clean surgical excision of bone section with realignment and suturing. Occasionally pins/screws are applied to stabilize
- Bone repair – excision of the whole small joint, followed by stabilizing and fusion
Downtime & aftercare:
- Recover in ~6 weeks (2 weeks—3 months based on complexity) .
- Protect weight from foot early; supportive shoes advisable.
- Pain medication, elevation, ice, wound care, and avoiding heels expedite recovery .
Important advantages:
- Relief from pain of misaligned toes.
- Improved appearance, enhancing proportion and appearance.
- Increased confidence, particularly when barefoot or in sandals.
- Enhanced mobility and more active lifestyle
Hammer Toe Surgery
- Suitable for: Bent or stiff hammer toe with pain, shoe rubbing, calluses, and limited mobility, particularly following unsuccessful conservative management.
Operative highlights:
- Minimal invasive under local (typically) anesthesia
- Tiny cut to expose involved joint.
- May include tendon release, realignment of bone, or fusion of the joint
- Incision closed meticulously; special shoes supplied during recovery.
Recovery plan:
- Usually outpatient—home same day or remain for several hours
- Rest, elevation, icing, protective shoes, and follow‑ups.
- Recovery takes several weeks to a few months based on severity
Main advantages:
- Effective pain alleviation and reduced pressure from deformity.
- Improved toe positioning and foot function, enhancing gait.
- Cosmetic improvement, allowing you to wear open‑toe shoes with confidence.
- Long‑term correction, fixing the underlying problem
What’s best for you?
Toe Shortening Surgery
- Good option if your second toe is longer than the big toe (Morton’s Toe).
- Not ideal for correcting curled or bent toe deformities.
- Helps relieve pressure from shoes caused by longer toes.
- Improves appearance by adjusting toe length.
- Usually takes about 6 weeks to heal with relatively low downtime.
Hammer Toe Surgery
- Best for toes that are bent or curled—this procedure straightens the joints.
- Doesn’t shorten the toe, so not suitable if length is your main concern.
- Reduces friction and rubbing inside shoes, helping with calluses and discomfort.
- Corrects posture of the toe to make it straighter.
- Recovery can take a few weeks to a few months, depending on how severe the deformity is.
Sometimes, both toe shortening surgery procedures and might be toe shortening procedure combined—like shortening a long toe and straightening its position in one surgical session. Prospero Medical’s specialists will advise on the optimal approach based on your anatomy, symptoms, and goals.
Why choose Prospero Medical in Turkey?
Prospero Medical ensures top-tier care from start to finish
- Skilled Specialists & Cutting‑Edge Hospitals – Partnered clinics in Turkey with advanced foot‑and‑ankle expertise
- VIP Accommodation – Mandarin Grove retreat, private hospital stay, bilingual chaperone, 24/7 aftercare.
- Transparent & Affordable – Low rates relative to many home countries, without reducing safety or results .
- Personalized Care – Pre-op consultation and testing (X‑rays, ECG, bloodwork). Tailored anesthesia (local to general) .
- Recovery Support – Pain control, physiotherapy advice, footwear guidance, and long‑term follow‑ups.
What to expect next
- Consultation & assessment – review medical history, foot X‑rays, and discuss goals.
- Pre-operative testing – blood tests, ECG, sterilization preparation, anesthesia plan.
- Surgery day – comfortable local or general anesthesia at a registered private hospital.
- Hospital stay – overnight with 24/7 after-care, then return to VIP pre/post-op accommodation.
- Home recovery – resting, icing, elevation, follow-up care for several weeks.
- Ongoing support – shoes, exercises, and year-long follow-up.
Ready for pain‑free, beautiful feet?
If you are fed up with pain in the toes, callus rubbing, or crushed toes, it’s time to consider fixes. If your problem is a long second toe, bent hammer toe, or both, Prospero Medical in Turkey provides professional alignment, function and aesthetic change:
- Toe Shortening → Addresses length and form.
- Hammer Toe Surgery → Fixes bends and regains posture.
A combined hammer toe treatment option available for complicated issues.
With high-tech surgery, VIP attention, reasonable cost, and unmatched experience, now is the ideal time to restore confidence, comfort, and mobility.
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