DEFINITION
Overlapping toes can occur in any of the toes and can cause extreme irritation if not corrected. People of all ages might be affected.
CAUSE
Many disorders can affect the joints in the toes, causing pain and preventing the foot from functioning as it should.
TREATMENT
Conservative treatment (non-surgical treatment) of overlapping toes begins with accommodating the disorder. Shoes with a high, broad toe box (toe area) are recommended for people suffering from overlapping toes. Forefoot supports such as gel toe straighteners, gel toe caps and toe combs are often recommended to keep overlapping toes apart. These effective devices are designed to reduce friction to help relieve the discomfort.
If problem persists, consult your foot doctor.
Hammertoes / Curly toes
Flatfoot and Hammertoe correction