(11) There are many kinds of toe problems requiring surgery. These include removal of:
- Bunions , an enlargement of the bone and tissue around the joint of the big toe.
- Hammertoes , which are frequently caused by an imbalance in the tendon or joints of the toes.
- Neuroma , an irritation of a nerve between the third and fourth toes.
- Spurs , an overgrowth of bone under the toenail plate, causing nail deformity and pain.