Should I have surgery to straighten my hammertoes if I don't like the way it looks and to prevent it from getting to the point where it hurts?

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Surgery should be avoided in the feet for cosmetic reasons because should some post operative complication happen, you could end up with a toe that hurts or is even cosmetically more unappealing than before the operation.  Only have surgery on your feet if they hurt and conservative treatment has not helped.  Remember, unlike shoes, you only get one pair of feet!