Hammertoe Cramp Swollen Toe Joint
What Is It?
The smallest four toes of each foot have three bony segments connected by two joints, just as the fingers do. Hammertoe is a deformity in which one or more of the small toes develops a bend at the joint between the first and second segments so that the tip of the toe turns downward, making it look like a hammer or claw. The second toe is affected most often.
Most hammertoes are caused by wearing of ill-fitting, tight or high-heeled shoes over a long time. Shoes that don't fit well...
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