Minimally Invasive Hammertoe Solution | TenoTac® — TenoTac® (2024)

FAQs

What is the TenoTac technique? ›

A surgeon using our TenoTac® System manually straightens the toe, and the tendons along the bottom of the toe are stabilized and tacked in place, rebalancing the toe.

A newer technique involves inserting the SmartToe implant into the toe instead of a pin. The bones fuse around the implant, which is permanent. Think of the device as something similar to a pin but completely inside your bone.

Medical tape and splints are used to stabilize the hammertoe and bind it to the toe next to it, keeping both toes in a straightened position. This helps to eliminate friction between the affected toe and the inside of the shoe. Pads can be worn inside the shoes and act as a buffer between a corn or callus and the shoe.

While wearing a hammer toe corrector can help to alleviate some of the discomfort and pain that is associated with the condition, it, unfortunately, cannot actually correct the hammer toe.

Patients are able to walk immediately after a flexor tenotomy is performed. Most patients feel no discomfort walking on the operated foot and only a slight achiness for a day or two after the procedure. A light dressing is wrapped around the toe to allow the needle puncture site to heal and is removed after 3-4 days.

Flexor tenotomy: A small cut is made on the under surface of the toe and the tendon incised such that the toe can straighten. This is an operation with a quick recovery, between ten to fifteen days. Tendon transfer: Flexible deformities can be helped by transferring the tendon from the bottom to the top of the toe.

Pads and taping: Over-the-counter (OTC) toe pads cushion the area around your toes to relieve pressure. Your provider might suggest using medical tape to hold your toes in the correct position. Orthotic devices: Orthotics are shoe inserts that support your feet and keep your toes in the correct position.

Getting custom orthotics (shoe inserts): Custom shoe inserts that support and strengthen muscles in the foot can help alleviate pain caused by hammer toe. Doing physical therapy: Stretching the affected toe throughout the day can sometimes make a huge difference.

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Can a hammer toe go back to normal? ›

Unfortunately, hammertoes are not something that can go away on their own. Regardless of what causes the deformity, they may need medical treatment or surgery to correct the deformity. Another unfortunate fact is that while most hammertoes do not recur after surgery, some can.

You can buy non-medicated hammertoe pads. They fit around the pointy top of the toe joint and help relieve painful pressure. Some brands have a gel lining that can prevent irritation of the toe by the shoe. Gently massaging the toe may help relieve pain.

We love the YogaToes Gem Stretcher and Separator as our best overall choice for treating hammer toe. Not only is it comfortable and can offer quick relief, but it's also reasonably priced. This product is available as a set (for your left and right foot) and is made in the USA using a tough but flexible BPA-free gel.

To avoid making the hammer toe worse, wear the right size shoes or shoes with a wide toe box for comfort. Avoid high heels as much as possible. Wear shoes with soft insoles to relieve pressure on the toe. Protect the joint that is sticking out with corn pads or felt pads.

In early or mild stages of hammertoe, MedlinePlus, a service of the National Library of Medicine and the National Institutes of Health recommends manipulation of the foot to help keep the toes moving and flexible. Chiropractors can adjust the toes and other bones of the foot to keep the joints moving properly.

Your doctor will make them to release the tendons that are holding your toe. Then the doctor may remove pieces of bone. Your toe may be held in place, such as with a pin or wire. The pin or wire may stay in your toe, or it may be removed after about 3 to 6 weeks.

What is Smart Toe Implant? Smart Toe implants are a type of medical device used in foot surgery, specifically designed for the correction of deformities like hammertoes. Hammertoes are a condition where one or more toes are bent at the middle joint, causing them to curl down rather than point forward.

The affected toe is injected with anesthesia. Once numb, a small needle is introduced to the underside of the toe at the location of the flexor tendon. The needle is then used to sever the tendon, relieving the contracture and straightening out the toe.

Flexor tenotomy is a surgical procedure that involves cutting the tendon of a flexor muscle, usually in the hand or foot, in order to release tension and improve range of motion.