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Hammertoes
A hammertoe is a permanent deformity of the toe joint, in which the toe bends up slightly and then curls downward, resting on its tip. When forced into this position long enough, the tendons of the toe shrink, and the toe stiffens into a hammer- or claw-like shape.
Hammertoe is most common in the second toe, but it can develop in any or all of the three middle toes if they are pushed forward and do not have enough room to lie flat in the shoe. The risk is increased when the toes are...
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If the Shoe Orthotic Fits, Wear It
Source: eOrthopod
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Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
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In Step With Patellar Pain
Source: eOrthopod
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