Toe Correction Surgery: Before & After Pictures

Published 10/15/2018
Last Reviewed 10/15/2018

In this video we discuss hammertoes and the advanced treatments available at UFAI.

The physicians at University Foot and Ankle Institute pride themselves in offering the most innovative surgical options available. Our surgeons have decades of combined experience and expertise in the surgical treatment of bunions, hammertoe and hallux limitus (big toe arthritis).

Our state of the art surgical facilities offers full radiology including: on premise open MRI dedicated to the foot and ankle, weight bearing CT scanners, diagnostic ultrasounds and physical therapy services. This allows us to offer the most advanced care without the need to go from place to place.

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Bunion with Hammertoe Surgery

Before and after of a bunion with hammertoe deformity correction, with drifting of the 1st and 2nd toes towards each other. Both toes are now realigned behind their respective joints, with removal of the prominence at the great toe joint. See more bunion before and after pictures.
Osteotomy Bunionectomy and Tailor's Bunionectomy

The after picture was taken immediately following surgery
Lapidus Bunionectomy

The after picture taken immediately following surgery.
Bunion Correction through Osteotomy Bunionectomy

The after picture was taken six weeks post surgery.
Bunion Surgery

The malalignment of the great toe joint has been realigned and prominence has been removed. See more bunion before and after pictures.
Osteotomy Bunionectomy and Plantar Plate Repair

The after picture taken immediately following surgery.
Plantar Plate Surgery

Through plantar plate surgery, the toe is realigned into the joint and the defomity is corrected.
Osteotomy Bunionectomy, Hammertoe Correction and Plantar Plate Repair

After picture taken immediately following surgery.
Hammertoe with Bunion

Clinical before and after picture of a bunion surgery. Note prominence of the joint has been removed and great toe joint is now realigned. See more bunion before and after pictures.
Lapidus Bunionectomy, Hammertoe Correction, Osteotomy Tailors Bunion Surgery

Through a lapidus bunionectomy, looseness in the great to joint has been eliminated and the toe and been stabilized and realigned.
Arthrosurface Implant

An implant is used to resurface the arthritic metatarsal head and allow a return to normal, pain free range of motion of the joint.
Great Toe Fusion

In cases of severe arthritis the great toe joint can be fused to maintain anatomic position and eliminate pain. Metallic screws and plates are typically used to allow good fusion and early return to activity.
Lateral Fusion of the Great Toe

A lateral view (side view) of an arthritic joint that has been fused. Note the metallic plate and screws allowing for good anatomic position of the fusion.
Bone Spur Removal

Before and after x-ray, lateral view of bone spur removal surgery.
Great Toe Fusion

Through fusion of the great toe joint, correct position of the toe is maintain and pain eliminated.

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