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Hammer Toe
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Hammer Toe
  • A hammertoe is a deformity that is caused in the
    second, third or fourth toe in which the toe
    becomes bent at the middle joint hence, it
    resembles a hammer. Claw toe and mallet toe are
    related conditions. While a hammertoe is
    contracted at the first toe joint, a mallet toe
    is contracted at the second toe joint, and a claw
    toe is contracted at both joints.

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Causes of Hammer Toe
  • The main cause of hammertoe is poorly fitted or
    poorly designed footwear. Any footwear that is
    too tight in the toe box, especially high-heeled
    shoes, can push the toes forward, crowding one or
    more of them into a space that is not large
    enough to let the toes to lie flat and spread as
    they should. Different causes of hammertoe
    include the following
  • Changes in foot anatomy. Sometimes the metatarsal
    bones in the ball of the foot can drop,
    creating a situation in which the toes do not
    make contact with the surface of the shoe. The
    toes can then be contracted at one or both of the
    joints to make contact with the surface.
  • Injuries in which toes are broken or jammed.
  • Diabetic neuropathy. This can cause abnormal foot
    biomechanics due to nerve or muscle damage.

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Causes of Hammer Toe
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  • Damage to nerves and muscles from other
    conditions, such as arthritis or stroke.
  • Heredity.

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Symptoms of Hammer Toe
  • Symptoms of hammertoe may include
  • Difficulty in moving the toe that worsens over
    time
  • Pain, especially when walking or wearing shoes
  • A corn may be formed on the top of the toe, and
    a callus may be formed underneath or at the tip
    of the toe and on the bottom (plantar) foot
    surface at the toe's metatarsophalangeal joint as
    these areas are subjected to pressure or rubbing
    from footwear.

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Prevention Treatment of Hammer Toe
  • To save hammertoes from developing, wear shoes
    or boots that provides appropriate width in the
    toe box to ensure minimal compression.Use
    inserts that help the toes flatten out and spread
    and give sufficient support to the metatarsal
    arch in the forefoot.If hammer toes have been
    already formed, padded socks can be used to help
    in protecting the tops and the tips and may
    reduce pain from rubbing and chafing.If the
    affected toe is still flexible, changing to
    footwear with a larger toe box and lower heels
    can allow the toe to realign itself and help
    reduce pressure and pain.If the toe has some
    limited flexibility, a podiatric physician or
    foot specialist may be able to straighten it
    simply by making an incision and releasing the
    tendon.

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