Morton's Toe
Morton's Toe is a common forefoot disorder where the second
toe is longer than the big toe or hallux. Frequently the dip of the
second toe develops a callous and is curved downward similar to
hammertoe or mallet toe.
Formation under the second metatarsal head. Treatment of
Morton's Toe begins with selecting proper footwear. Footwear with a high
and wide toe box is ideal for treating this condition. It may be
necessary to buy footwear a half size to a size larger to accommodate
the longer second toe.
Orthotics with a metatarsal pad are effective in minimizing the excessive pressure on the 2nd metatarsal head area.
If the long second toe is painfully contracted or if the problem is
not responsive to conservative treatment, then hammertoe surgery may be
required to treat this problem.