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Bookmark or Share- Hammertoe and mallet toe - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicTo diagnose hammertoe or mallet toe, a health care provider inspects the foot. X-rays can help show the bones and joints of the feet and toes. But they're not always needed. For toes that can still unbend, roomier footwear and shoe inserts, called orthotics, or pads might give relief.
- Hammertoes: What It Is, Causes, Relief & Treatment - Cleveland ClinicHaving hammertoes makes your affected toes look like they’re bent all the time. Specifically, a hammertoe happens when the tip of your toe points down and the middle curls up. Hammertoes usually develop in the second joint of your lesser toes (not your big toe).
- Hammer Toe: Causes, Symptoms, and Diagnosis - HealthlineA hammer toe is a deformity that causes your toe to bend or curl downward instead of pointing forward. This deformity can affect any toe on your foot. It most often...
- Hammer Toe: What Is It & How To Treat It - foot-pain-explored.comHammer toes are normally caused by wearing tight, narrow footwear which pushes the toes into a cramped position, causing the soft tissues to tighten. This pulls the bones into an abnormal position. The bent toe then starts rubbing on shoes and becomes increasingly painful.
- Understanding Hammertoes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options - WebMDHammertoes can cause blisters, pain or stiffness at your toe joint, or pain when you walk. (Photo Credit: DR P. MARAZZI/Science Source) Hammertoe and mallet toe are two related...
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