Wearing footwear with a constricting toe box can lead to overlapping toes. Another common cause is bunions, usually found in adult women. Overlapping of the fifth toe may occur among children and can be easily corrected. Painful corns and inflammation are common symptoms of overlapping toes. If this condition is left untreated, it can cause extreme irritation and interfere with the normal function of your foot.

Dr. Fosdick can recommend shoes that accomodate toe overlap so that the condition is less painful while corrective measures are applied. Dr. Fosdick can also prescribe gel toe straighteners, gel toe caps and toe combs to help to bring the toes back into line. In more extreme cases, surgery may be the only option.