Two years ago a phalanx was removed on my fourth toe because it had grown together. According to the surgeon, if this would not help enough, there is the option of removing my hammer toe completely. Because there is no going back after that, I have a hard time with that. Now I have a lot of trouble with that toe again. Is it advisable to remove it? And what about the balance?
woman, 71 years
Joris Bartstra, journalist with medical diploma
I can imagine your reservations. Indeed, there is no going back. It is difficult that you can hardly find anything about such specific cases in the medical literature. I think removing a fourth toe has little effect on it balance because the width of the foot does not change. It is difficult to predict whether the spot will remain sensitive for a long time.
The question of whether the operation is advisable is best put to someone who has a lot of experience with it. For example, a doctor from a specialized clinic, such as the Sint Maartenskliniek.
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