Hammer Toe / Claw Toe Correction
Straightens bent toes that rub and ulcerate, to heal wounds and prevent new ones, in India.
Hammer toe and claw toe correction for the diabetic foot in India is surgery to straighten permanently bent toes that rub against footwear and press on the ground, relieving the corns and ulcers they cause and preventing new wounds from forming. At Elegance Diabetic Foot & Ulcer Clinic (EDFC) it is performed by Dr. Ashutosh Shah (M.S., M.Ch., 22+ years) in Surat, Gujarat and Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh.
Why Toe Correction Matters
Hammer and claw toes create high-pressure points on the toe tip, the top of the toe and the ball of the foot, classic sites for diabetic ulcers. When these deformities keep causing wounds, straightening the toe removes the cause. It is a well-established way to heal and prevent toe ulcers.
What Toe Correction Involves
- Assessing which joints and tendons are causing the deformity.
- Releasing tight tendons (such as a flexor tenotomy) for flexible toes.
- Straightening and stabilising the joint for fixed deformities.
- Relieving the corn or ulcer caused by the bent toe.
- Protecting the corrected toe with suitable footwear.
Who Benefits from Toe Correction
- People with hammer or claw toes causing corns or ulcers.
- Those with recurring wounds on the tops or tips of the toes.
- Patients whose toe deformity will not fit safely in any shoe.
- Anyone wanting to prevent a toe ulcer from returning.
Why Choose EDFC and Dr. Ashutosh Shah
EDFC is India’s first chain of clinics dedicated to diabetic foot care, and toe surgery here is chosen to protect the foot, not just improve appearance. It is paired with a footwear assessment so the corrected toe stays safe.
What to Expect
Recovery is usually straightforward, with the toe protected while it heals. Once corrected, the pressure points are gone, allowing corns and ulcers to heal and helping prevent recurrence.
Book a Toe Correction Consultation
Fix a toe that keeps ulcerating. Message us on WhatsApp (+91 83205 00350) or book a consultation with Dr. Shah in Surat or Vizianagaram.
This page is educational and does not replace an in-person diagnosis. Please have any toe deformity or ulcer assessed by a qualified specialist.