Hammertoes are one of several types of toe
deformities. Hammertoes have a permanent sideways bend in your middle
toe joint. The resulting deformity can be aggravated by tight shoes
and usually results in pain over the prominent bony areas on the
top of the toe and at the end of the toe. A hard corn may develop
over this prominence.
Treatment usually involves a shoe to better accommodate your deformed
toe. Shoe inserts or pads also may help. If, after trying these
treatments, you are still having marked difficulty, surgical treatment
to straighten the toe or remove the prominent area of bone may be
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