The tendon transfer procedure for hammertoe is surgery that re-routes the tendon on the underside of the affected toe to a new route along the top of the toe restoring anatomic position of the toe.

The extent to which hammertoe is hereditary is closely associated with the type of foot your parents or grandparents have.

What is mallet toe? A mallet toe deformity is a medical condition often used interchangeably with “hammertoe” or “claw toe,” but there is a subtle difference between all three of these.

Hammertoe gradually occurs in which the toe curls downward, resembling a hammer. In some cases of hammertoe, the toe remains flexible and may be corrected by balancing the soft tissue.

There are several surgical procedures which can correct a hammertoe deformity. An alternative to hammertoe fusion that your surgeon may suggest is the TenoTac® procedure.