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Overlapping Toes
Overlapping Toes
When one or smaller toes cover a neighboring toe, this condition is called overlapping or toes overriding. Young children are frequently observed with this condition. Adults may have it as a result of some underlying illness such as rheumatoid arthritis or bunions.
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Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Overlapping Toes
Symptoms
- Visibly deformed toes
- Formation of painful calluses over time
- Swelling and pain in the toes as they rub against the shoes
- Corn formation or hardening of the skin on the toes due to constant friction
- Change in gait
Causes
- Genetic traits passed on from the parents to the child
- Joint injuries or displacements may alter the position of the bones
- Wearing pointed, high-heeled shoes for a long time
- Tightness in tendon or ligament that pulls the bone of the toe
- Faulty foot biomechanics – fallen arches or high arched
Treatments
- Passive techniques may be used in the case of infants to treat the condition
- A splint may be used to secure the toe post-surgery
- Use of shoes with soft insoles may be recommended
- In severe cases, surgical release of the affected tendon or ligament may be performed
- Use of orthotic devices such as shoe inserts to help to distribute body weight equally
