 In
general, the term hammer toe
describes a buckling of any of the toe joints. Joints at the end
or the middle of the toe, as well as the joint near the ball of
the foot, may be affected. Toe joints usually curl because of
a muscle imbalance or tight tendons. Hammer toes vary in severity
and in the number of joint and toe involved.
Mallet
toes and claw toes
are similar in appearance to hammer toes, but joints at different
locations on the toes are affected. The joint at the end of the
toe buckles in a mallet toe, while a claw toe involves abnormal
positions of all three joints of the toe.
Note:
Wearing tight pantyhose, socks, or shoes may increase your risk
of developing hammer toes.
Common Problems: Ankle
Fractures | Ankle Sprains
| Arthritis | Bunions
| Corns
Fungal Problems | Ganglions |
Gout | Hammer
Toes | Heel Spurs | Nail
Problems | Neuromas
Plantar Fasciitis | Tendonitis
| Ulcers (Pressure Ulcers) | Warts
Education & Reference: What
Is Podiatry? | Common Problems
Terms & Treatments | Diabetic
Foot Care | ESWT - Shockwave Therapy
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