A hammer finger is one that can wrap under the bottom of the foot. The distortion mainly affects the second toe of the foot, which most often wraps underneath. The middle pond is pushed upwards, and a large corpus is usually formed on top of it.
Causes of finger deformation
- tight shoes
- flat feet
- consequences of diseases
Tight shoes and hammer fingers
The deformation of the toe of the foot, most often the second one, is caused by the constant flexion of the middle joint, often due to the uncomfortable selection of footwear. Sometimes too close or too short shoes push your finger back and force the final section of the finger - the so-called. "Phalange" to "escape" by bending down.
Halluksy cause the toe to curl up
Halluks can make the big toe of the foot move to the side and take up the space of the neighbor's finger. Then the lack of space in the shoe will force the 2 finger to curl up. A frequent cause of the toe being rolled up is the already mentioned limpness of the foot or a defect associated with the so-called. straight arrangement of metatarsal bones. Sometimes natural gait mechanics are disturbed, which can overload the forefoot and cause the loaded finger to bend downwards in response to pressure.
Diseases cause hammer fingers
The "back" of the finger can arise due to muscle or nerve disease, accompanying diabetes or the effects of a stroke. It can also be the result of arthritis and obesity.
Complications of hammering
The unnatural position of the finger causes its protruding parts to be exposed to abrasion, which often leads to the formation of blisters, calluses and corns. In particular, the loss of flexibility of the finger is especially serious - because the hammer finger will initially be flexible, but it may become stiffened over time. In addition, pressure on the tip of the finger increases the likelihood of ingrown nail. A hammer-like finger may be a symptom of other more serious ailments such as arthritis. If the discomfort is persistent and despite the care treatments persists, orthopedic advice should be sought.
Prevention
The easiest way is to change tight shoes to comfortable, more extensive ones. Slimming is recommended for obesity. It is beneficial to order orthopedic insoles that regulate the mechanics of the foot bone and body pressure. In many surgeries, before doing the insert, a computer gait test is carried out to determine which areas of the feet are overloaded and which do not support the body at all.
"Finger finger holders" and interdigital wedges
With a slight deformation, use should be made of straighteners - special "rails" so-called. orthoses or wedges. The interdigital wedges separate the bent and descending toes of the feet, they bring immediate relief from the pain caused by the rubbing of the fingers. For example, Scholl's popular finger joints use soft gel technology. They are transparent, thin and soft. They adjust their shape depending on the needs so as to give maximum comfort and relieve pain. Prost-holders - special "rails" include a finger and keep it straight.
Pharmacological treatment
Pharmacological treatment consists mainly in relieving pain with a mild anesthetic - for example, injections of lidocaine. If this agent is ineffective, you can use, for example, hydrocortisone ointment - a hormonal drug belonging to the corticosteroid group.
Surgical procedures
Some cases of hammer fingers require surgery. Under local anesthesia the tendons intersect and the finger straightens. During healing, the ends of the tendons naturally lengthen and grow together.It takes about a week to get back to fitness. In the period of convalescence you need to wear soft shoes and support yourself on a cane to relieve the sick foot.
