Hammer Toes
Description
A toe that becomes progressively deformed, and bent like a claw. This condition usually affects the second toe but may be present in any toe. The condition most often occurs from ill fitting shoes.
Symptoms
Pain, claw like deformity, calluses on the bottom of the foot, corns on top of the toes
Tests
A history and physical exam will be performed.
- X-Ray
Treatment
Symptomatic treatment if mild, surgery if severe. Changing the type of shoe and extra padding may be recommended.
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