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What Causes A Raised Joint In The Toe With Occasional Bleeding?

Hello. The toe next to my big toe on my right foot has a joint which has popped up and rubs on my shoe, sometimes bleeding. I might call it a hammer toe, but I m not sure that is what it is. If you were to look at my right foot from a side position, the affected joint is at least a 1/4 inch above the remainder of the foot,.
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

When the second foot finger is repeatedly under pressure or is taller than the big toe,trauma also is a factor that predispose to hammer toe. Tight shoes make the situation worse.

This gives a contracture deformity of one or two joints. Pain, inflammation, redness, corns and callus, open sores may form. Padding calluses, changing shoe wears, orthotic devices, and medications to ease pain are some solutions. Surgery may be needed someday, but orthopedic consult is primary.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Suzana Zharri, General & Family Physician
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What Causes A Raised Joint In The Toe With Occasional Bleeding?

Hi, When the second foot finger is repeatedly under pressure or is taller than the big toe,trauma also is a factor that predispose to hammer toe. Tight shoes make the situation worse. This gives a contracture deformity of one or two joints. Pain, inflammation, redness, corns and callus, open sores may form. Padding calluses, changing shoe wears, orthotic devices, and medications to ease pain are some solutions. Surgery may be needed someday, but orthopedic consult is primary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Suzana Zharri, General & Family Physician