Hammertoe is a deformity of the second, third, fourth and fifth toes. In this
condition, the toe is bent at the middle joint, resembling a hammer. Left untreated,
hammertoes can become inflexible and
require surgery. People with hammertoe may have corns or calluses on
the top of the middle joint of the toe or on the tip of the toe. They may also
feel pain in their toes or feet and have difficulty
finding comfortable shoes.
Causes of hammertoe include improperly fitting shoes and muscle imbalance.
Treatment for the condition typically involves shoes with soft, roomy toe boxes and orthotics, a prescription device use to control abnormal foot biomechanics. Commercially available straps, cushions or non-medicated corn pads may also relieve symptoms.
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| More than 70% of all people in the United States will have painful foot problems at some time during their lifetime. Foot pain is not normal. |
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