Hammer toe deformity correction depends upon the flexibility of your toe joints. If your toe joints on the involved toe is flexible, then the deformity can be corrected by non surgical methods that may be able to straighten out your toe or toes and return them to their proper alignment. The non surgical methods include padding and taping, orthotics, change of foot wear, and medications. If your toe joints are stiff and immobile, then the best results can be obtained only by surgical correction of the involved toe.