Toe conditions can be the result of hereditary or congenital causes or acquired over time. Often footwear can exacerbate problems. Sometime these can be managed with simple conservative non-surgical treatment, but other times may require surgery to correct the problem. Below are a few of the more common foot problems.

 
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Arthritis of the big toe

Arthritis of the big toe joint
You have developed arthritis of the big toe joint. This is often associated with a bony bump(s) on the side or top of the joint. This bump may have become red and sore and is often called a 'Bunion'.   Read more >>

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Bunion (Hallux Valgus)

Bunion
Your big toe joint has moved out of alignment. This causes the big toe to turn towards your second toe causing a bony bump to stick out at the side of your foot. This bump may have become red and sore and is known as a 'Bunion'  Read more >>

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Freiberg's Disease

Freiberg's Disease
This is an uncommon disease where the blood supply is compromised to the second metatarsal head, most commonly seen in teenage girls. Read more >>

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Hammer Toe

Lesser Toe Claw-Mallet-Hammer Toe
The toes have buckled making some of the joint prominent. This causes rubbing on the joints making them red and painful. Read more >>

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Ingrown Toenails

Ingrown Toenails
Ingrown nails are indeed just that! The nail edge has cut or buried itself into the flesh around the nail edge. Read more >>

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Sesamoid Pain

Sesamoid Pain
Sesamoid pain occurs under the big toe joint. The sesamoid bones are 2 small pebble bones that form part of the joint.  Read more >>

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Tailor's Bunion

Tailor's Bunion Surgery (Osteotomy)
Your little toe has turned towards your fourth toe causing a bony bump to stick out at the side of your foot.  Read more >>